Endoscopic Management of Postoperative Stapled Anastomosis Bleeding

Euroasian J Hepatogastroenterol. 2014 Jan-Jun;4(1):62-63. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10018-1100. Epub 2014 Jan 22.

Abstract

To the Editor: Knowledge has evolved and the use of staplers in gastrointestinal surgery is now widespread. They are associated with low rates of postoperative complications. Postoperative anastomotic complications with stapling devices are relatively rare, with a reported incidence between 0 and 2.5%.1 How to cite this article: Krishnan A, Velayutham V, Satyanesan J. Endoscopic Management of Postoperative Stapled Anastomosis Bleeding. Euroasian J Hepato-Gastroenterol 2014;4(1):62-63.

Keywords: Anastomosis bleeding; EBL; Endoscopy..