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Endoscopic clipping in the lower gastrointestinal tract

2009; Baishideng Publishing Group; Volume: 1; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.4253/wjge.v1.i1.7

1948-5190

Akira Hokama,

Gastrointestinal Tumor Research and Treatment

Endoscopic clipping has been established as a safe and effective method for the treatment of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding in numerous randomized studies. Recently, clipping has been applied to various lesions in the lower gastrointestinal tract, including diverticular bleeding, postpolypectomy bleeding, and repair of perforations with successful outcomes. We review the safety and efficacy of this maneuver for the management of diseases in the lower gastrointestinal tract.