Perianal fistulae in patients with Crohn's disease (CD) can be associated with significant
morbidity resulting in negative impact on quality of life. The last two decades have seen …

Gastrointestinal leaks and fistulae are serious, potentially life threatening conditions that
may occur with a wide variety of clinical presentations. Leaks are mostly related to post …

Objectives Interventional endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) procedures are gaining
popularity and the most commonly performed procedures include EUS-guided drainage of …

Background Covered self-expandable metal stents (SEMS) are utilized for the management
of benign and malignant esophageal conditions; however, covered SEMS are prone to …

Background Sleeve gastrectomy has become a popular weight loss procedure, but it is
associated with staple line leak resulting in high morbidity and mortality. Current …

The Use of the Overstitch to Close Perforations and Fistulas - Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics
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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 …

Abstract Purpose of Review Esophageal perforations are associated with high morbidity and
mortality. As opposed to surgical repair, endoscopic closure techniques have emerged over …

Background: Bariatric surgery leaks result in significant morbidity and mortality. Experts
report variable therapeutic approaches, without uniform guidelines or consensus. Objective …

Recent advancement in endoscopic closure techniques have revolutionized the treatment of
gastrointestinal perforations, leaks and fistulas. Traditionally, these have been managed …