Cinthia Lanchotte

INTRODUCTION: Anastomotic leak is one of the major complications of esophagogastric surgery. Vacuum endoscopic treatment has been used as an effective strategy for treating leaks. Considering the effectiveness of vacuum therapy, some authors suggest its prophylactic use in risky anastomoses…

INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this study was to evaluate, in an animal model, the potential role of botulinum toxin type A (BTX) in preventing the recurrence of incisional hernia by inducing paralysis of abdominal muscles…