Endoscopic closure using polyglycolic acid sheets for delayed perforation after colonic endoscopic submucosal dissection

Recently, polyglycolic acid (PGA) sheets and fibrin glue have been reported to close perforations in several areas of the gastrointestinal tract [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]. However, delayed perforation after colonic endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) usually requires emergency surgery. We report on a case of delayed perforation after colonic ESD that was treated with PGA sheets and fibrin glue.

An 81-year-old man with a 40 mm laterally spreading tumor in the ascending colon underwent ESD without perforation ([Fig. 1]). On postoperative Day 2, he had high fever and abdominal pain, and computed tomography showed free air. Conservative treatment with antibiotics improved his symptoms and blood test findings; however, the free air persisted. Colonoscopy revealed a small perforation on the ESD ulcer. Therefore, we attempted to close the perforation through endoscopic closure using PGA sheets and fibrin glue ([Video 1]).

Fig. 1 Endoscopic view showing no perforation after colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection.

Video 1 Endoscopic closure using polyglycolic acid sheets for delayed perforation after colonic endoscopic submucosal dissection.

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Initially, the PGA sheet (Neoveil; Gunze, Kyoto, Japan) was cut into 10 × 10 mm pieces, and then, the perforation site was filled and covered with these pieces using biopsy forceps through the scope channel of a colonoscope (PCF-Q260JI; Olympus, Tokyo, Japan) ([Fig. 2 a]). Thereafter, fibrin glue (Beriplast P Combi-Set; CSL Behring Pharma, Tokyo, Japan) and endoclips were applied ([Fig. 2 b]).

Fig. 2 Closure of perforation using polyglycolic acid (PGA) sheets and fibrin glue. a The perforation site was covered with small PGA sheets using biopsy forceps through the scope channel of an upper gastrointestinal endoscope. b Fibrin glue and endoclips were applied. c The perforation site was covered with regenerating tissue 2 weeks later. d Endoscopic view showing the ulcer scar 3 months later.

Two weeks after the procedure, the perforation site was covered with regenerating tissue ([Fig. 2 c]), and oral intake was initiated. Post-ESD ulcer scarring was observed after 3 months ([Fig. 2 d]).

The findings of the present case suggest that PGA sheets and fibrin glue can be used to close delayed perforation after colonic ESD.

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