VAC-Sponge

1. Anastomotic leakage
2. Esophageal perforations

1. Indications
2. Mechanism
3. Adverse events

1. Pre-fabricated sponges
2. Custom-made sponges
3. Vacuum pump

Videos on how to make custom-made sponges are available via this link (by dr. G. Loske)

• Loske et al. (2018): Single-lumen open-pore film drainage
• Loske et al. (2017): Double-lumen open-pore film drainage
• Available soon: open-pore foam drainage

1. Inspection
2. Overtube
3. Grasping forceps
4. Catheter switch
5. After placement

1. Before removal
2. Removal
3. Inspection
4. After removal

1. Sponge exchanges
2. Vacuum settings
3. Patient care