GI chronic perforations require closure and control of extraluminal collections and sepsis, according to the release. Covered self-expandable metal stents or plastic stents are an effective method in more than 80 percent of cases, but have many drawbacks.
The study from a research team in Italy reported the first successful closure of two gastro-cutaneous fistulas, according to the release.
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