ArticleSurgical endoscopy2019
Endoscopic plombage with polyglycolic acid sheets and fibrin glue for gastrointestinal fistulas.
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- Kangfuxin solution alleviates esophageal stenosis after endoscopic submucosal dissection: A natural ingredient strategy.World journal of gastroenterology · 2025Article
- Endoscopic treatment of anastomotic leakage after colorectal surgery by using polyglycolic acid sheets and fibrin glue.DEN open · 2024Article
- Management of aero-digestive fistulas: the gastroenterologist's perspective, a narrative review.Mediastinum (Hong Kong, China) · 2023Review
- Thoracoscopic Repair of Adult-Onset Congenital Tracheoesophageal Fistula Using a Polyglycolic Acid Sheet-Buttressed Stapler.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2022Article
- The importance of pH adjustment for preventing fibrin glue dissolution in the stomach: an in vitro study.Scientific reports · 2022Article
- Large anastomotic leak: endoscopic treatment using combined fibrin glue and polyglycolic acid (PGA) sheets.BMJ case reports · 2021Article
- Efficacy of endoscopic filling with polyglycolic acid sheets and fibrin glue for anastomotic leak after esophageal cancer surgery: identification of an optimal technique.Esophagus : official journal of the Japan Esophageal Society · 2021Article
- Successful closure with covered self-expandable metal stent for severe anastomotic leakage in the cervical esophagus.Clinical journal of gastroenterology · 2021Article
- Successful treatment of enterocutaneous fistula after esophagectomy with scopolamine ointment and negative pressure wound therapy: a case report.Surgical case reports · 2020Article
- Filling of Polyglycolic Acid Sheets for Closure of Gastrointestinal Fistulas With an Easily Deliverable Technique Using a Guidewire.Gastroenterology research · 2020Article
- The best endoscopic method to close refractory esophageal fistula: vacuum? clips? stenting? sheet? glue? ablation?Endoscopy international open · 2020Article
- Endoscopic closure of refractory esophageal fistula after esophagectomy using polyglycolic acid sheets: a pilot study.Endoscopy international open · 2020Article
- Endoscope-assisted mediastinal drainage therapy for anastomosis leakage after esophagectomy: a retrospective cohort study.Annals of translational medicine · 2019Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND STUDY
aimsGastrointestinal (GI) fistulas arise as adverse events of GI surgery and endoscopic treatment as well as secondary to underlying diseases, such as ulceration and pancreatitis. Until a decade ago, they were mainly treated surgically or conservatively. Bioabsorbable polyglycolic acid (PGA) sheets and fibrin glue, which are commonly used in surgical procedures, have also recently been used in endoscopic procedures for the closure of GI defects. However, there have only been few case reports about successful experiences with this approach. There have not been any case-series studies investigating the strengths and weaknesses of such PGA sheet-based treatment. In this study, we evaluated the clinical effectiveness of using PGA sheets to close GI fistulas. PATIENTS AND
methodsCases in which patients underwent endoscopic filling with PGA sheets and fibrin glue for GI fistulas at Kobe University Hospital between January 2013 and April 2018 were retrospectively reviewed.
resultsA total of 10 cases were enrolled. They included fistulas due to leakage after GI surgery, aortoesophageal/bronchoesophageal fistulas caused by chemoradiotherapy, or severe acute pancreatitis. The fistulas were successfully closed in 7 cases (70%). The unsuccessful cases involved a fistula due to leakage after surgical esophagectomy and bronchoesophageal fistulas due to chemoradiotherapy or severe acute pancreatitis. Unsuccessful treatment was related to fistula epithelization.
conclusionEndoscopic plombage with PGA sheets and fibrin glue could be a promising therapeutic option for GI fistulas.
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