VACStent register
Data collection for the treatment of gastrointestinal tract leaks using a combination of a covered nitinol stent and negative pressure wound treatment
Project overview
The aim of this registry is to collect data on quality assurance and the use of the VAC stent and thus verify the suitability of the VAC stent for sealing leaks in the oesophagus. In addition, the safety and efficacy of the VAC stent is to be proven.
Further information
- Duration: since 2020
- Responsible: Chair of Surgery I
- Further information: The study is registered in the German Register of Clinical Studies under DRKS00020782.
Project management
Prof. Dr.
Markus Heiss
Chair holder
Faculty of Health (School of Medicine) | Chair of Surgery I
Ostmerheimer Straße 200
51109 Köln
