Role of Clips in Therapeutic Endoscopy: A Review

Diego Sánchez-Muñoz, Carlos Ortiz-Moyano, Blas Gómez-Rodríguez

Abstract


Endoscopic clipping technology has evolved widely during the last decades, having become an essential device in the Endoscopy Units. Nevertheless, the role of clips placement, the rate of success and the comparison among other endoscopic methods are not out of discussion. The present review focus on the different devices available, and shows the actual knowledge about hemoclips usefulness, indications and outcomes in several endoscopic situations.

Keywords


Clips, Endoscopy, Polypectomy, Gastrointestinal Bleeding

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