Endoluminal Closure of Colon Perforation with Endoscopic Band Ligation: Technical Feasibility and Safety in an Canine Model

• Main Authors: Joung-Ho Han (Author), Myounghwan Kim (Author), Tae Hoon Lee (Author), Hyun Kim (Author), Yunho Jung (Author), Seon Mee Park (Author), Heebok Chae (Author), Seijin Youn (Author), Ji Yun Shin (Author), In-Kwang Lee (Author), Tae Soo Lee (Author), Seok Hwa Choi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 2015-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background/Aims: Endoscopic band ligation (EBL) is an accepted method in the management of variceal bleeding; however, there is little evidence on the safety and feasibility of EBL for the closure of bowel perforation. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the technical feasibility and efficacy of EBL...