The over-the-scope clipping system for treatment of chronic coloenteric fistula: a case report

World J Surg Oncol. 2015 Jul 17:13:219. doi: 10.1186/s12957-015-0628-0.

Abstract

Anastomotic leak in colorectal surgery is not very unusual. The over-the-scope clipping (OTSC) system (Ovesco), which was originally developed to treat intestinal perforation and was tested with animals, might be the choice for the patient. We presented the case of a 63-year-old man with chronic coloenteric fistula. Conservative treatment was unsuccessful. The orifice was then closed with two subsequent clips, and the patient recovered well. To our knowledge, this is the first successful case of coloenteric fistula treatment with Ovesco.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anastomotic Leak / diagnosis
  • Anastomotic Leak / etiology
  • Anastomotic Leak / surgery*
  • Colectomy / adverse effects*
  • Colonic Diseases / pathology
  • Colonic Diseases / surgery*
  • Digestive System Surgical Procedures
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Fistula / pathology
  • Intestinal Fistula / surgery*
  • Intestinal Perforation / pathology
  • Intestinal Perforation / surgery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Surgical Instruments*
  • Treatment Outcome