title: Endoscopic closure of colonic fistulas in colon cancer patients using a combination of hemoclips and endoloops: two case reports.
abstract: Chronic colon fistulas, which commonly result from operative complications, are generally managed surgically. We present an endoscopic technique of fistula closure that involves the combined use of hemoclips and endoloops. Two consecutive patients with colonic fistulas that were refractory to conservative treatment were successfully managed with this new endoluminal technique. This minimally invasive treatment modality affords accurate localization of the fistula orifice and results in a low mortality and morbidity rates.
authors: Division of Gastrointestinal and General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
authors: C-H
authors: CH
authors: Su
authors: F-J
authors: FJ
authors: Yu
authors: H-L
authors: HL
authors: Tsai
authors: J-Y
authors: JY
authors: Wang
mesh_terms: D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000601:surgery; D000368:Aged; D002429:Cecal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D003113:Colonoscopy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D017577:Cutaneous Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D014624:Vaginal Fistula / Q000601:surgery*