Endoscopic closure of duodenal perforations by using an over-the-scope clip: a randomized, controlled porcine study.

  • Daniel von Renteln
  • Hans-Ulrich Rudolph
  • Arthur Schmidt
  • Melina C Vassiliou
  • Karel Caca

Abstract

Duodenal perforations during diagnostic upper endoscopy are rare; however, when therapeutic techniques are performed, the reported incidence is as great as 2.8%. Surgical repair is usually mandated, but it is associated with significant morbidity and mortality.

Bibliografische Daten

OriginalspracheDeutsch
Aufsatznummer1
ISSN0016-5107
StatusVeröffentlicht - 2010
pubmed 19883907