Endoscopic Closure for Full-Thickness Gastrointestinal Defects: Available Applications and Emerging Innovations

Full-thickness gastrointestinal defects such as perforation, anastomotic leak, and fistula are severe conditions caused by various types of pathologies. They are more likely to require intensive care and a long hospital stay and have high rates of morbidity and mortality. After intentional full-thic...

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Main Authors: Nobuyoshi Takeshita, Khek Yu Ho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2016-09-01
Series:Clinical Endoscopy
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Online Access:http://www.e-ce.org/upload/pdf/ce-2016-104.pdf