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Endotherapy of Leaks and Fistula

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Gastrointestinal leaks and fistula involve the disruption of the gastrointestinal wall. Historically, the majority of fistulae result from surgical procedures, and the surgeon often makes the initial diagnosis. With the advancement in endoscopic procedures and introduction of new invasive techniques in gastroenterology such as endoscopic submucosal dissection, endoscopic mucosal resection, endoscopic necrosectomy, and cyst drainage, many cases of leaks and fistulae are now encountered by gastroenterologists. The optimum management of leaks and fistula usually requires a multidisciplinary approach. In this chapter, we discuss the emerging role of endoscopy in the management of gastrointestinal fistulae.

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Rai, V.K., Goenka, U., Goenka, M.K. (2018). Endotherapy of Leaks and Fistula. In: Sridhar, S., Wu, G. (eds) Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures in Gastroenterology. Clinical Gastroenterology. Humana Press, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-62993-3_24

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