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The prophylactic closure of mucosal defects after endoscopic resection is known to prevent postoperative bleeding in colorectal lesions. However, closure of large mucosal defects is difficult with conventional clips only,… Click to show full abstract
The prophylactic closure of mucosal defects after endoscopic resection is known to prevent postoperative bleeding in colorectal lesions. However, closure of large mucosal defects is difficult with conventional clips only, and several closure techniques have been previously described; use of an Endoloop, 8-ring loop, or loop clip and a small incision around the mucosal defect. Given that the prophylactic closure requires much cost and time, the application should be limited to high-risk cases. Medication of antithrombotics or antiplatelet agents would be one of the reasonable indications for prophylactic closure of mucosal defects after endoscopic resection of colorectal tumors.
Journal Title: Oncology
Year Published: 2017
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