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Elsevier, Video Journal and Encyclopedia of GI Endoscopy, 2(1), p. 415-418, 2013

DOI: 10.1016/s2212-0971(13)70186-9

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Treatment of Lower-GI Post-Surgical Fistulas With the Over-the-Scope Clip

Journal article published in 2013 by A. Arezzo, M. Verra, R. Reddavid ORCID, M. Augusto Bonino, M. Morino ORCID
This paper is made freely available by the publisher.
This paper is made freely available by the publisher.

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Abstract

Post-surgical colorectal leaks and fistulas are severe complications that dramatically increase morbidity and mortality. Over-the-scope clip (OTSC) application, introduced in clinical practice in 2007, represents an innovative technique to seal the visceral wall for acute and chronic colorectal post-surgical leaks and fistula management. Endoscopic closure of colorectal post-surgical leaks and fistulas with OTSC is a safe technique that accomplishes a high success rate in both acute and chronic cases, including rectovaginal, rectovesical, and colocutaneous fistulas. Overall success rate is higher than 80%, as reported in the literature, in both acute and chronic situations. No OTSC-related complications have been described in the lower gastrointestinal tract so far. This article is part of an expert video encyclopedia.