Endo-SPONGE®
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Minimally invasive method for the treatment of anastomotic leakage in the colorectal area
The Endo-SPONGE® is a minimally invasive method for the treatment of anastomotic leak in the low rectal area. The cavity is drained by the endoscopically introduced Endo-SPONGE® system with Redyrob® TRANS PLUS. The open pores of the sponge allow the suction to be transferred over all tissue in contact with the sponge surface.
Advantages
- Continuous drainage, no build up of secretion
- Debridement, rapid cleaning of the wound cavity
- Promotes granulation
- Mechanically reduces the size of the wound cavity
- Controls infection
Advantages for the patient
- High level of acceptance
- High compliance
- No unpleasant odours
- Outpatient treatment possible in some cases
Treatment criteria
- Localized lower abdominal peritonitis
- Endoscopically accessible leakage
- Sufficient drainage
- Rapid clinical improvement in patient's condition
Indication
- Anastomotic leak following colo-rectal surgery with anastomosis in the area of the lower pelvic area (extraperitoneal position)
- Hartmann’s stump leak in the area of the lower pelvic
area (extraperitoneal position)
