Case Report
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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Sep 16, 2024; 16(9): 533-539
Published online Sep 16, 2024. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v16.i9.533
Endoscopic vacuum assisted closure therapy for esophagopericardial fistula in a 16-year-old male: A case report
Simón Muñoz-González, Samir Quejada-Cuesta, Daniel González-Arroyave, Carlos M Ardila
Simón Muñoz-González, Samir Quejada-Cuesta, Department of Surgery, University of Antioquia, Medellin 050010, Antioquia, Colombia
Daniel González-Arroyave, Department of Surgery, Pontificia Universidad Bolivariana, Medellín 050031, Antioquia, Colombia
Carlos M Ardila, Department of Basic Sciences, University of Antioquia, Medellín 050010, Antioquia, Colombia
Co-first authors: Simón Muñoz González and Samir Quejada-Cuesta.
Author contributions: Muñoz-González S designed and performed research, analyzed data and wrote the paper; Quejada-Cuesta S designed and performed research, analyzed data and wrote the paper; González-Arroyave D designed and performed research and analyzed data; Ardila CM designed and performed research, analyzed data and wrote the paper. Muñoz-González S and Quejada-Cuesta S contributed equally to this work as co-first authors.
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Corresponding author: Carlos M Ardila, PhD, Academic Editor, Department of Basic Sciences, University of Antioquia, Calle 70 52-21, Medellín 050010, Antioquia, Colombia. martin.ardila@udea.edu.co
Received: August 6, 2024
Revised: August 24, 2024
Accepted: August 28, 2024
Published online: September 16, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: This case report highlights the successful use of endoscopic vacuum assisted closure (endoVAC) therapy in treating a rare esophagopericardial fistula (EPF) in a 16-year-old male. The innovative approach involved a multidisciplinary strategy, resulting in the resolution of the fistulous tract and significant clinical improvement. Our findings suggest that endoVAC therapy can be an effective minimally invasive alternative for EPF management, offering a promising solution for complex cases where traditional surgical methods may be less feasible. This report emphasizes the need for further research to establish standardized protocols and validate the long-term efficacy of endoVAC therapy.