Endoscopic vacuum therapy for gastrointestinal transmural defects: clinical outcomes and treatment implications: a retrospective study from Korea

Key Points

• Endoscopic vacuum therapy demonstrates high technical success rates for gastrointestinal defects, indicating reliability.
• The study shows a relationship between the number of treatment sessions and complications, which affects patient outcomes.
• Retrospective study analyzing gastrointestinal defects and treatment outcomes provides substantial insights into best practices.
• Findings highlight the importance of treatment timing in optimizing clinical outcomes, suggesting a need for careful planning.

Abstract