Endoscopic modalities for upper gastrointestinal leaks, fistulae and perforations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Endotherapy techniques are a recent addition to the suite of non-surgical and minimally invasive strategies to manage patients with perforations, leaks and fistulae. The emergency nature of these conditions and the heterogeneity of pathologies encountered create difficulties when trying to select appropriate tools in these complex situations. The purpose of this article is to review experience at a tertiary academic centre, describe the various endoscopic tools available and the situations where they can be considered for use.

Methods

Single-centre series and review of the published literature.

Results

Of 64 patients, 57 were successfully treated using endoscopic therapy, with surgery used only to provide drainage and suture fully covered metal stents in pl

SUBMITTER: Talbot M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5347918 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature