A new endoscopic technique for gastrointestinal perforations: the over-the-scope-clip

A research team from Italy successfully used a new endoscopic device, the over-the-scope-clip (OTSC), for the first time, to seal and close two gastrointestinal fistulas developed after gastric banding erosion. The OTSC may represent a less invasive and cheaper method to close chronic small fistulas or leaks than covered self expandable stent placement.

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