Endoscopic clip closure of gastrointestinal perforations, fistulae, and leaks.

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Abstract

Development of endoscopic devices to close perforations has certainly revolutionized endoscopy. Immediate closure of perforations eliminates the need for surgery, which allows us to push the limits of endoscopic surgery from the mucosal plane to deep submucosal layers and eventually transmurally. The present article focuses on endoscopic closure devices, closure techniques, followed by a review of animal and clinical studies on endoscopic closure of perforations.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)95-104
Number of pages10
JournalDigestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society
Volume26 Suppl 1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2014

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Gastroenterology

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