Closure of leak at the tip of the “J” after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis using a novel over-the-scope clipping system
Objective: leaks from the body or the tip of the J-pouch can occur after restorative proctocolecotmy. Although it may follow an indolent clinical course, it often requires surgical repair or pouch revision. Here we describe a novel endoscopic approach to close the leak at the tip of the J pouch. Des...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda.
2014-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Coloproctology |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2237936314000240 |