Elimination of reflux after Ivor-Lewis Esohagoectomy with a new drainage device - with video

What is it about?

Reflux hinders anastomotic healing; it is a risko for aspiration after Ivor-Lewis Resektion. Elimination of the reflux with a new negative pressure drain device promotes anastomotic healing. Enteral nutrition is given along a integrated feeding tube.

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Why is it important?

Construction of the drain is shown in video. The new drain device is very small. Easily, it is inserted through the nose similiar to a gastric tube. Negative pressure is applied to the drain with an electronic pump, this results in complete and permanent evacuation of the stomach.

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