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Springer Verlag, Esophagus, 3(12), p. 336-339

DOI: 10.1007/s10388-014-0462-4

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Utility of the over-the-scope-clip system for treating a large esophageal perforation

Journal article published in 2014 by Hiroyuki Ono, Masaki Tanaka, Kohei Takizawa, Naomi Kakushima, Noboru Kawata, Kenichiro Imai, Kinichi Hotta ORCID, Hiroyuki Matsubayashi
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Abstract

We report here a case of esophageal perforation made by an endoscope while treating cicatrical stenosis that developed after wide circumferential dissection of superficial esophageal carcinoma. Perforation closure with a conventional endoclip was difficult as the perforation was large and the surrounding tissue was fragile as a result of steroids administration for stenosis prevention. To avoid surgical intervention, we employed the over-the-scope-clip system and successfully closed the perforation. The favorable outcome suggests the utility of the over-the-scope-clip system for closing perforations when conventional methods are ineffective.