ArticleAnnals of medicine2026
Through-the-scope twin clip for closure of gastric endoscopic full-thickness resection defects: a retrospective comparative study.
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backgroundSecure defect closure is critical in endoscopic full-thickness resection (EFTR). The through-the-scope twin clip (TTS-TC) is designed to overcome the shallow tissue grasping of titanium clips, facilitating deeper tissue apposition. This study evaluated the safety, clinical effectiveness, postoperative hospital stay, and hospitalization costs of the TTS-TC in gastric EFTR defect closure.
methodsWe retrospectively analyzed 121 patients with gastric lesions who underwent EFTR between June 2023 and June 2025. Patients were stratified into the TTS-TC group (
resultsBoth groups achieved definitive closure without major adverse events. Although the TTS-TC was preferred for larger and anatomically demanding lesions, subgroup analysis of defects >15 mm revealed that the TTS-TC group required significantly fewer clips and had a shorter median procedure time, with no statistically significant differences in postoperative length of stay or hospitalization costs. Multivariable regression analysis showed that the TTS-TC was independently associated with fewer clips used (
conclusionsIn this retrospective observational comparison, the TTS-TC appears to be a safe and feasible option for closing gastric wall defects during EFTR, and demonstrates potential utility in managing selected large or anatomically challenging defects.
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