Perforation is one of the most serious complications of endoscopic sphincterotomy (ES) necessitating immediate surgical intervention. We present a case of successful management of such a complication with endoclipping...Perforation is one of the most serious complications of endoscopic sphincterotomy (ES) necessitating immediate surgical intervention. We present a case of successful management of such a complication with endoclipping. A85-year-old woman developed duodenal perforation after ES. The perforation was identified early and its closure was achieved using three metallic clips in a single session.There was no procedure-related morbidity or complications and our patient was discharged from hospital 10 d later.Endoclipping of duodenal perforation induced by ES is a safe, effective and alternative to surgery treatment.展开更多
文摘Perforation is one of the most serious complications of endoscopic sphincterotomy (ES) necessitating immediate surgical intervention. We present a case of successful management of such a complication with endoclipping. A85-year-old woman developed duodenal perforation after ES. The perforation was identified early and its closure was achieved using three metallic clips in a single session.There was no procedure-related morbidity or complications and our patient was discharged from hospital 10 d later.Endoclipping of duodenal perforation induced by ES is a safe, effective and alternative to surgery treatment.
