Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3301988 | Gastrointestinal Endoscopy | 2015 | 16 Pages |
Abstract
This systematic review suggests that endoscopic perforation closure is a safe and effective alternative for surgical intervention in selected cases; however, the overall methodological quality was low. Prospective, true consecutive studies are needed to define the definitive role of endoscopic closure of perforations.
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Authors
Tessa MD, Rogier P. MD, PhD, Mark I. MD, PhD, Willem A. MD, PhD, Paul MD, PhD,