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. 2004 Oct;60(4):636-9.
doi: 10.1016/s0016-5107(04)01960-1.

Endoscopic clip application for closure of esophageal perforations caused by EMR

Yuichi Shimizu  1 , Mototsugu Kato, Junji Yamamoto, Souichi Nakagawa, Yoshito Komatsu, Hiroyuki Tsukagoshi, Masahiro Fujita, Masao Hosokawa, Masahiro Asaka
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Endoscopic clip application for closure of esophageal perforations caused by EMR

Yuichi Shimizu et al. Gastrointest Endosc. 2004 Oct.

Abstract

Background: With increasing use of EMR for early stage esophageal carcinoma, the number of cases of iatrogenic esophageal perforation is likely to increase. This study evaluated the results of endoscopic clip application for treatment of perforations caused by EMR in patients with esophageal carcinoma.

Methods: Among 185 patients who underwent EMR for esophageal carcinoma, esophageal perforation occurred in 3 patients (1.6%). Metallic clips were immediately applied endoscopically to close the perforations.

Observations: All 3 patients were observed closely and were managed conservatively (intravenous hyperalimentation, antibiotics) after closure of the perforation. They were discharged without any further serious complication.

Conclusions: When esophageal perforation caused by EMR is immediately recognized, endoscopic application of metallic clips is appropriate therapy. However, patients must be carefully monitored for the development of generalized mediastinitis.

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