Closure of transmural defects in gastrointestinal tract by methods other than clips and sutures

Traditionally, the mainstay of therapy for transmural defects of the gastrointestinal tract has been surgical repair. However, in recent years, the spectrum of novel and innovative therapies available for the repair of such defects has been rapidly increasing, and patients now have a variety of nonsurgical options available to them for specific indications. In this paper, we review the devices and techniques, other than clips and sutures, which have been developed for the closure of transmural defects.
Source: Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Source Type: research