A new approach to gastrointestinal fistula closure: endoloop and clips technique using double endoscope

Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2012 Apr;24(4):464-7. doi: 10.1097/MEG.0b013e32834f6017.

Abstract

Several endoscopic techniques have been described for closure of gastrointestinal fistulas. Herein, we describe a case of iatrogenic gastric fistula successfully treated with a new approach by simultaneous insertion of two endoscopes and using the endoloop and endoclips technique.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Fluoroscopy
  • Gastric Fistula / diagnosis
  • Gastric Fistula / etiology
  • Gastric Fistula / surgery*
  • Gastroscopy / instrumentation*
  • Gastroscopy / methods
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged