Definitive Pyloric Closure for Treatment of Digestive Fistula After Pancreatoduodenectomy With Over-the-Scope Clip (Padlock)

Abstract

Authors' contributionAndrade ERA and Surjan RCT wrote the article. Surjan RCT and Ardengh JC designed the study. Micelli-Neto O and Andrade ERA performed the procedure. Galetti F and Clementino-Filho performed data collection. Micelli-Neto O, Surjan RCT and Ardengh JC provided critical advice. All authors discussed the results and commented on the article and take full responsibility on the manuscript.

Clinical, Surgical and Endoscopy Gastroenterology Must Always Go Together

“…Pancreatoduodenectomy is a surgery that has a high rate of morbidity and mortality and some complications that are difficult to treat, such as digestive fistulas. The authors of this e-video, entitled "Definitive pyloric closure for the treatment of digestive fistula after pancreaticoduodenectomy with "overthe-scope" clip (padlock)", shows that endoscopic techniques for tissue suture and raffia using as an access route have been increasingly carried out, in addition to the inventiveness of the multidisciplinary team composed of surgeons, gastroenterologists, and radiologists (10) .…”