Background: Esophageal perforations and postoperative leaks are a surgeon's nightmare, when surgically repaired can frequently cause rent leak and its complications. Endoscopy-guided vacuum-assisted closure of these perforations help in continuous negative pressure to keep the area dry, form increased granulation tissue and faster chances of healing with reduced need of reintervention, sepsis, and complications.
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