Safe percutaneous endoscopic colostomy for severe constipation with use of the introducer method

Percutaneous endoscopic colostomy for adults with chronic constipation: Retrospective case series of 12 patients

“…We believe that this discrepancy can be explained by the technique used for PEC placement. The PEC technique used by Duchalais et al and Moriwaki et al includes insertion of anchors to fixate the colon to the abdominal wall, thereby potentially increasing the risk for infections and pain, and making the technique more difficult (success rates reported of 90%). The pull technique we used is based on a procedure that most endoscopists who perform PEG placements are familiar with.…”

Salvage therapy for colonic mechanical obstruction with introducer-type colostomy and colopexy

“… 1 Prior fixation of the colon to the anterior abdominal wall with the help of a double-needle suturing device or T fasteners could eventually reduce that risk. 2 , 3 , 4 …”

1041 Salvage Therapy for Colonic Mechanical Obstruction With Introducer-Type Colostomy and Colopexy

“…1 Prior fixation of the colon to the anterior abdominal wall with the help of a double-needle suturing device or T fasteners could eventually reduce that risk. [2][3][4] This video (Video 1, available online at www.VideoGIE. org) presents the case of a 70-year-old man with a 2-month history of diarrhea and painful abdominal distention not responding to medical treatment.…”