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While EVT is conventionally placed using an overtube, the pull-through technique is a convenient alternative for hardly accessible dehiscence or large wound cavity, allowing precise sponge placement for optimal drainage. This analysis provides a technical note and evaluates pull-through EVT\u2019s efficacy in MBS patients.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Material &amp; methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>All patients treated for leaks after MBS with EVT pull-through technique between 01\/2018 and 06\/2025 at the Department of General Surgery, Medical University of Vienna (MUV), were included in this retrospective analysis. Statistical analyses were performed descriptively.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>7 patients were treated with EVT via pull-through technique. In 5\/7 cases (71.4%), index surgery was a primary MBS and acute leaks occurred in 6\/7 cases (85.7%). All patients received surgical reintervention, targeted drainage and EVT (7\/7; 100%). Self-expanding metal stent was used in 4\/7 cases (57.1%) additionally. EVT was changed 9.6 times (3\u201333) with EVT duration of 30.8 days (11\u201397). No severe device-related complications were observed. Successful leak closure with EVT was achieved in 85.7%.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>EVT via pull-through technique is effective and feasible for managing leaks after MBS when targeted drainage is available. 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