Esophageal perforation has a high morbidity and mortality [1]. Endoscopic treatments include the use of self-expanding metal stents (SEMSs) and endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT). Recently, an innovative hybrid stent combining both approaches, the VAC Stent (MicroTech), has been approved [2].
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