Abstract
Background: Esophagojejunal anastomotic leakage (EJAL) is a life-threatening complication after total gastrectomy (TG) leading to high morbidity and mortality rates and it traditionally requires surgical treatment. The alternative to surgery is stent placement into the area of partial anastomotic defect with local drainage control or using endo-VAC system. The aim of the investigation was to assess length of hospital stay and mortality rate.
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