Use of an over-the-scope clip in managing adult anastomotic ulcer bleeding

Use of an over-the-scope clip in managing adult anastomotic ulcer bleeding

Abstract Bleeding from anastomotic ulcers following surgical procedures such as ileocolonic resection in patients without Crohn’s disease is a rare occurrence and difficult to manage. Although a number of treatment options have been explored, they have all had varying success. This case characterize...

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Published in:Journal of surgical case reports Vol. 2023; no. 6; p. rjad350
Main Authors: Lee, Anson Y, Kuwada, Scott K
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England Oxford University Press 01-06-2023
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Summary:Abstract Bleeding from anastomotic ulcers following surgical procedures such as ileocolonic resection in patients without Crohn’s disease is a rare occurrence and difficult to manage. Although a number of treatment options have been explored, they have all had varying success. This case characterizes the first reported successful treatment of recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding in an adult due to an anastomotic ulcer with an over-the-scope clip.
ISSN:2042-8812
2042-8812
DOI:10.1093/jscr/rjad350