Use of Argon Plasma Coagulation and Endoscopic Hemoclips for Postsurgical Gastrointestinal Fistula
Joint Authors
Khan, Ahmad
Sohail, Abdullah
Shah, Hamza
Rezko, Ragheb
Source
Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-11-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A 72-year-old male was diagnosed with a duodenal mass and underwent extensive surgical resection.
The patient’s post-op course was complicated by an anastomotic leak that was first treated conservatively; however, his condition continued to deteriorate.
An upper endoscopy was performed, which showed misplacement of drain forming a fistulous track through the lumen of the bowel.
We removed the drain and used argon plasma coagulation to de-epithelize the lumen and closed the fistula with hemostasis clips.
The patient’s clinical status improved significantly.
Our case emphasizes the success of endoscopic techniques as an alternative option in the management of postsurgical anastomotic leaks and fistulas in the right clinical setting and patient population.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sohail, Abdullah& Khan, Ahmad& Shah, Hamza& Rezko, Ragheb. 2020. Use of Argon Plasma Coagulation and Endoscopic Hemoclips for Postsurgical Gastrointestinal Fistula. Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sohail, Abdullah…[et al.]. Use of Argon Plasma Coagulation and Endoscopic Hemoclips for Postsurgical Gastrointestinal Fistula. Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Sohail, Abdullah& Khan, Ahmad& Shah, Hamza& Rezko, Ragheb. Use of Argon Plasma Coagulation and Endoscopic Hemoclips for Postsurgical Gastrointestinal Fistula. Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1147487
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1147487