Best Practice Advice 1 For all procedures, especially procedures carrying an increased risk
for perforation, a thorough discussion between the endoscopist and the patient (preferably …

Rescue therapy for gastrointestinal (GI) refractory bleeding, perforation, and fistula has
traditionally required surgical interventions owing to the limited performance of conventional …

Anastomotic leakage is one of the most severe complications after esophagectomy and is
associated with increased postoperative morbidity and mortality. Several projects ranging …

Background The over-the-scope clip (OTSC) provides more durable and full-thickness
closure as compared with standard clips. Only case reports and small case series have …

1 ESGE recommends that each center implements a written policy regarding the
management of iatrogenic perforations, including the definition of procedures that carry a …

Endoscopic management of leakages and perforations of the upper gastrointestinal tract has
gained great importance as it avoids the morbidity and mortality of surgical intervention. In …

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) was first performed in 1968 and
the first sphincterotomy was carried out in 1974. ERCP has evolved into a routine …

BACKGROUND The over-the-scope clip (OTSC) system has been increasingly utilized as a
non-surgical option to endoscopically manage refractory gastrointestinal (GI) hemorrhage …

Abstract Background and Aims Closure of endoscopic resection defects can be achieved
with through-the-scope clips, over-the-scope clips or endoscopic suturing. However, these …

Esophageal perforation has historically been a devastating condition resulting in high
morbidity and mortality. There are many different causes of esophageal perforation …