Marina Pereira

INTRODUCTION: Heat Shock Proteins (HSPs) are molecular chaperones that play an important role in intracellular proteostasis, apoptotic control, and protection against different stress events and have been reported to be overexpressed in many cancers, including the esophagus and stomach…

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…