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Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology Volume 56, 2021 - Issue 2
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Endoscopic negative pressure therapy for leaks with large cavities in the upper gastrointestinal tract: is it a feasible therapeutic option?

Konstantinos Kouladourosa Department of Surgery, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Central Interdisciplinary Endoscopy, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, GermanyCorrespondence[email protected] [email protected]
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Sebastian Belleb Department of Gastroenterology, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Central Interdisciplinary Endoscopy, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, GermanyORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-9311-7931
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Christoph Reissfelderc Department of Surgery, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
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Georg Kählera Department of Surgery, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Central Interdisciplinary Endoscopy, University of Heidelberg, Mannheim, Germany
Pages 193-198 | Received 22 Jul 2020, Accepted 03 Dec 2020, Published online: 17 Dec 2020

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