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World J Gastroenterol. May 28, 2007; 13(20): 2889-2891
Published online May 28, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i20.2889
Published online May 28, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i20.2889
Figure 1 Defective device captured after the offending procedure.
Figure 2 Transmural perforation of the colon, about 2 cm long and 3 cm from the polyp.
Figure 3 Two endoclips Olympus® are endoscopically positioned to repair the perforation of the colonic wall.
Figure 4 Abdominal X-ray examination performed soon after the successful conclusion of the endoscopic procedure, showing bilateral sub-diaphragmatic free air.
- Citation: Barbagallo F, Castello G, Latteri S, Grasso E, Gagliardo S, La Greca G, Di Blasi M. Successful endoscopic repair of an unusual colonic perforation following polypectomy using an endoclip device. World J Gastroenterol 2007; 13(20): 2889-2891
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v13/i20/2889.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v13.i20.2889