SAGES launched its member-generated Wiki in 2010 and it quickly grew into a resource accessed by more than 2,500 people/month seeking advanced and accurate definitions of all types of minimally invasive surgery and diseases treated by minimally invasive surgery.
As part of the recent overhaul to SAGES web properties, the SAGES Wiki has been moved to a new home on the SAGES site. In addition to moving more than 75 member-generated articles back to the main SAGES web site, we have also completely changed the way members can interact with the Wiki:
- It’s easier than ever to become a contributor! Simply log in with your member account and head over the Wiki pages. Use the “Create A New Wiki” button on the right sidebar to add your own article.
- If you see a way to improve an existing article, simply click the Edit tab at the top of the article and make your edits.
- Want to discuss an article? All logged-in SAGES members can now comment on an article using the Discussion tab at the top of the article and post away.
Recommended Wiki: Endoscopic Management of Complications
Endoscopic treatment of complications after Gastrointestinal Surgery Gastrointestinal operations generally result in a suture or staple line. The primary acute complications of these repairs are leak, bleeding, or stricture. Emerging endoscopic techniques now allow treatment of these complications to avoid reoperation or to simplify management.The greatest impact of endoscopic techniques has been made in anastomotic or resection line leaks following upper gastrointestinal surgery. The technology that has allowed this is the development of self-expanding covered stents. These stents have a metal or plastic mesh material that can be compressed to a small diameter and then expanded to a predetermined length and diameter. This allows accurate placement under fluoroscopic control. The walls of the stents are covered with silicone allowing complete control of the anastomotic leak. The stent can be removed once healing is thought to be complete. Currently available covered stents in the United States are made of polyester (Polyflex,…
Category: Flexible Endoscopy