Copyright
©The Author(s) 2015.
World J Gastrointest Endosc. Jul 10, 2015; 7(8): 777-789
Published online Jul 10, 2015. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v7.i8.777
Published online Jul 10, 2015. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v7.i8.777
Figure 1 Steps involved in placing endoscopic sutures (Courtesy Apollo endosurgery Austin Texas).
A: Grasp the tissue using the tissue helix; B: Retract the tissue into the needle path; C: Drive the needle through the tissue; D: Open the arm and release the tissue; E: Repeat stitched as desired; F: Press the blue button to release the needle (T-fastener); G: Tighten and cinch; H: Repeat as desired.
- Citation: Stavropoulos SN, Modayil R, Friedel D. Current applications of endoscopic suturing. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2015; 7(8): 777-789
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v7/i8/777.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v7.i8.777