Presentation
Post-operative radiograph.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Endoclip
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Post-surgical skin staples.
Cholecystectomy clips.
An endoclip is seen overlying the right upper quadrant.
From the case:
Endoclip
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The endoclip has since passed out of the bowel.
From the case:
Endoclip
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Endoclips have a central opening, unlike the adjoining cholecystectomy clips. It is placed by endoscopy as opposed to laparoscopy.
Case Discussion
These clips are placed endoscopically for bleeding vessels and mucosal lesions within upper and lower GI tract. They usually detach within a few weeks and are passed out.
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