OCTOBER 13, 2017

Over-the-Scope Clips Clamp Down on Rebleeding Ulcers

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The Over-the-Scope Clip, from Ovesco.

Clips that fit over endoscopes appear to be better than those that fit through the instruments for the treatment of rebleeding ulcers, according to a new study that could reset the standard of care for these patients.

The over-the-scope clip (OTSC; Ovesco) design differs from the through-the-scope clip (TTSC) in that the clip is positioned on the outside of the tip of the endoscope until it is deployed. The clips have been used for treating perforations,