Anastomotic leaks present in 8.3 to 5.9% of patients after esophagectomy and gastrectomy, respectively.1 Saliva and gastric juice leakage into the mediastinum is responsible for 30-40% of postoperative deaths.1 The use of self-expanding metal stents has been reported to aid in cicatrization and reduce mortality.2 The aim of this report was to present our experience in 7 cases of postoperative leakage after esophagogastric oncologic surgery treated through fully covered self-expanding metal stents (FCSEMSs).
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