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Over-the-scope-clipping system for anastomotic leak after colorectal surgery: Report of two cases

  • Hirotoshi Kobayashi
  • , Akifumi Kikuchi
  • , Satoshi Okazaki
  • , Megumi Ishiguro
  • , Toshiaki Ishikawa
  • , Satoru Iida
  • , Hiroyuki Uetake
  • , Kenichi Sugihara
  • Institute of Science Tokyo

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Abstract

An anastomotic leak is one of the major complications following colorectal surgery. Standard treatments for anastomotic leak are total parenteral nutrition or temporary ileostomy. The over-the-scope-clipping (OTSC) system was originally developed to treat intestinal perforation or to close the tissue after natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery. Two cases of successful management of an anastomotic leak after colorectal surgery using the OTSC system are reported. One patient avoided a temporary ileostomy. In the other, hospitalization was shortened by the use of the OTSC system. The OTSC system can be a potential option in the management of anastomotic leaks after colorectal surgery.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)7984-7987
Number of pages4
JournalWorld Journal of Gastroenterology
Volume20
Issue number24
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Anastomotic leak
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Colorectal surgery
  • Double stapling technique
  • Over-the-scope-clipping

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