Table 4 Primary outcome: mortality rate
| Â | Studies, n | Included patients, n | Mortality, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Overall | |||
 Conservative | 6 | 78 | 9 (12%) |
 Endoscopic | |||
  Stent | 7 | 76 | 11 (14%) |
  Drainage | 4 | 95 | 8 (8%) |
  Endoscopic VAC | 1 | 5 | 0 (0%) |
  Dilatation | 2 | 13 | 0 (0%) |
 Surgical | 1 | 6 | 3 (50%) |
Intrathoracic anastomotic leakage | |||
 Conservative | 4 | 42 | 6 (14%) |
 Endoscopic | |||
  Stent | 4 | 52 | 4 (8%) |
  Drainage | 4 | 95 | 8 (8%) |
  Endoscopic VAC | 1 | 5 | 0 (0%) |
 Surgical | 1 | 6 | 3 (50%) |
Cervical anastomotic leakage | |||
 Conservative | 2 | 36 | 3 (8%) |
 Endoscopic | |||
  Stent | 3 | 24 | 7 (29%) |
  Dilatation | 2 | 13 | 0 (0%) |