Abstract
Background: Anastomotic leakage is one of the most common complications following sphincter-preserving rectal resection. Managing this complication remains a major challenge for colorectal surgeons. Endoscopic vacuum-assisted closure (EVAC) has recently emerged as an effective minimally invasive approach and has been increasingly applied worldwide. However, in Vietnam, the technique has not yet been widely adopted.
Case Report: We report a case of anastomotic leakage in a patient with upper rectal cancer following laparoscopic tumor-specific mesorectal excision (TSME), successfully treated using the EVAC technique at Da Nang Oncology Hospital.
ConclusionEVAC is an effective treatment for rectal anastomotic leakage and has been increasingly adopted worldwide. The successful management of this case suggests that EVAC is a safe, feasible, and effective technique that can be implemented in Vietnam.
| Published | 2026-06-28 | |
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| Issue | Vol. 16 No. 3 (2026) | |
| Section | Case Reports | |
| DOI | 10.34071/jmp.2026.3.711 | |
| Keywords | rò miệng nối trực tràng, ung thư trực tràng, EVT |
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