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case_images: Multiple follow-up CT scans: A: Free contrast outside the lumen. B: Abscess formation. C: Endo-VAC and stent in place. Arrow A indicates the area of free contrast outside the lumen, highlighting the site of the leak; Arrow B points to the formation of an abscess, showing the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity; Arrow C marks the position of the Endo-VAC and stent in place, demonstrating the intervention used to manage the leak.
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case_images: An abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan (Figure 1) showed a large contrast leak near the gastro-jejunal anastomosis, with multiple intra-abdominal abscesses, for which four pigtails were inserted.
case_images: Photos from the upper endoscopy: Jackson-Pratt intrabdominal drain is seen by endoscopy, Endo-VAC insertion, and partially covered stent in place. (A) Intraperitoneal abdominal drain seen while doing endoscopy; (B) Cavity was reached by endoscopy and the pus was evacuated and the sponge was applied; (C) Placing the stent
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case_images: FIG2
case_images: Diagnostic upper endoscopy (Figure 2) was performed under general anesthesia; it revealed complete dehiscence of the terminal staple line of the candy cane.