Edwina-Elena Viciriuc
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Edwina-Elena Viciriuc has a total of 9 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Adelina Tanevski
Faculty of Medicine, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
1 shared publication - Andreea Ludusanu
Faculty of Medicine, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
1 shared publication - Bogdan Mihnea Ciuntu
Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
1 shared publication - Cristinel Ionel Stan
Department of Morpho-Functional Sciences I, Faculty of Medicine, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania
1 shared publication - Dan Vintila
Department of General Surgery, Grigore T. Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi, 700115 Iasi, Romania
1 shared publication - Gheorghe Gh Bălan
Faculty of Medicine, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iași, Romania
1 shared publication
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Upper Esophageal Perforation with Cervico-Mediastinal Extension Successfully Treated with Endoluminal Vacuum Therapy: A Case Report Highlighting Inflammatory Marker Dynamics
Background: Upper esophageal perforations are life-threatening conditions associated with a high risk of mediastinitis, sepsis, and multiorgan failure. Standard management often requires extensive surgical intervention, which carries substantial morbidity. Methods: We report the case of a 56-year-old male with an iatrogenic cervical esophageal perforation complicated by cervicomediastinal abscess formation. Due to anatomical constraints preventing standard endoluminal approaches, a hybrid organ-preserving strategy was employed, consisting of surgical drainage combined with an externally adapted vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) system applied adjacent to the esophageal defect. Results: The patient demonstrated progressive clinical improvement without the need for esophageal diversion or major reconstructive surgery. Inflammatory markers were monitored serially and showed a downward trend, serving as adjunctive indicators of treatment response. The esophageal defect healed successfully, was confirmed radiologically, and no treatment-related complications were observed. Conclusions: This case suggests that externally adapted VAC therapy may represent a potential organ-preserving option in selected patients with complex cervical esophageal perforations when conventional techniques are not feasible. Further studies are required to validate this approach.
Open AccessUpper Esophageal Perforation with Cervico-Mediastinal Extension Successfully Treated with Endoluminal Vacuum Therapy: A Case Report Highlighting Inflammatory Marker Dynamics
Background: Upper esophageal perforations are life-threatening conditions associated with a high risk of mediastinitis, sepsis, and multiorgan failure. Standard management often requires extensive surgical intervention, which carries substantial morbidity. Methods: We report the case of a 56-year-old male with an iatrogenic cervical esophageal perforation complicated by cervicomediastinal abscess formation. Due to anatomical constraints preventing standard endoluminal approaches, a hybrid organ-preserving strategy was employed, consisting of surgical drainage combined with an externally adapted vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) system applied adjacent to the esophageal defect. Results: The patient demonstrated progressive clinical improvement without the need for esophageal diversion or major reconstructive surgery. Inflammatory markers were monitored serially and showed a downward trend, serving as adjunctive indicators of treatment response. The esophageal defect healed successfully, was confirmed radiologically, and no treatment-related complications were observed. Conclusions: This case suggests that externally adapted VAC therapy may represent a potential organ-preserving option in selected patients with complex cervical esophageal perforations when conventional techniques are not feasible. Further studies are required to validate this approach.