Gastrointestinal defect closure using a novel through-the-scope helix tack and suture device compared to endoscopic clips in a survival porcine model (with video)

Abstract

Background and aims Endoscopic resections are associated with bleeding and perforation and may be managed with through-the-scope (TTS) clips, over-the-scope clips and endoscopic suturing. The aim of this preclinical study was to compare technical success of closure using a novel TTS tissue helix tack and suture device (X-Tack) to TTS clips in a porcine model.

Materials and methods Four subjects underwent 40 mucosal resections, diameter range 25–50 mm, in the stomach (n = 24) and colon (n = 16). Closures were randomized to X-Tack (n = 24) or clip (n = 16). Animals underwent weekly endoscopic follow-up for 4 weeks.

Results Technical closure with X-Tack was successful in 24 of 24 (100 %) cases and with clips in 13 of 16 cases (81.3 %) (P = 0.0001). One colonic perforation occurred and was successfully managed using X-Tack. The rate of healing was not statistically different between the groups, and all sites healed at 4 weeks including the perforation and were confirmed by histology.

Conclusions Compared to TTS clip, X-Tack is superior for effecting large mucosal defect closure, including durable sealing of full-thickness perforation. There was no difference in rate of healing between devices.

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