Endoscopic Band Ligation Is Able to Close Perforations Caused by Colonoscopy: A Porcine Model Study

Objective. Diagnostic colonoscopy is important for diagnosing colorectal diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal tumours. Perforation during diagnostic colonoscopy, a rare but serious complication, is a considerable factor before performing the procedure. Immediate endoluminal...

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Main Authors: Yidong Yang, Xianyi Lin, Siwei Tan, Xiaoli Huang, Zijun Xie, Xuan Xu, Yiming Lei, Bin Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/4325675