Step-by-step instruction: using an endoscopic tack and suture device for gastrointestinal defect closure

Abstract

Closure of mucosal and full-thickness defects in flexible endoscopy has become a major concern in interventional endoscopy.1 Multiple closure devices and techniques have been developed in the past years.2-6 However, the closure of large (>30 mm) tissue defects remains challenging, and over-the-scope clips and endoscopic suturing require removal of the endoscope for preparation of the device, which is not optimal, particularly for right-sided colon lesions.

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