Table 2.
Endoscopic trans-fistula drainage treatment characteristics
| Case | Fistula diagnosed a (Pod) | Irrigation duration b (days) | E-TNPD performed c (Pod) | Duration post E-TNPD d (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
13 |
29 |
52 |
28 |
| 2 |
11 |
71 |
95 |
26 |
| 3 |
8 |
8 |
16 |
18 |
| 4 |
7 |
28 |
35 |
18 |
| 5 | 7 | 21 | 28 | 81 |
aA fistula was clinically diagnosed if there was contaminated thoracic drainage with precipitant. Subsequently, the leakages were confirmed with esophagography.
bIrrigation duration before E-TNPD.
cE-TNPD was trans-fistula tube placement and initiation of drainage.
dDuration post E-TNPD was the trans-fistula drainage period until tube removal.