Double-nylon purse-string suture technique: Another addition to the endoscopist's toolbox for full-thickness defect
Angad Walia1, Roberto Paolo Trasolini1, Neal Shahidi2
1Department of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver V6Z2K5, BC, Canada.
World Journal of Gastroenterology
|July 15, 2024
Summary
Iatrogenic endoscopic perforations can be closed using novel techniques. A double-nylon purse-string suture method shows promise for closing large gastric defects, offering a practical and cost-effective solution.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Endoscopic Surgery
- Medical Device Technology
Background:
- Iatrogenic perforation is a significant risk in endoscopy.
- Interventional endoscopy is increasingly replacing traditional surgery.
- Effective closure techniques for endoscopic defects are crucial.
