Author commentary on Naohisa Yoshida et al.

Naohisa Yoshida et al. A novel reopenable clip with sharp claw for complete closure of mucosal defects after colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection

Closure of endoscopic resection defects has been shown to reduce delayed bleeding; however, clip closure of large defects can be challenging. This single-center case series (n = 61) examined the safety and efficacy of a new clip with a sharp claw to assist closure of 20–60-mm colorectal ESD defects. Complete closure was achieved in 98.4% in an average of 7 minutes, and means of 1 novel clip and 5 standard clips, respectively, were used. No delayed bleeding or perforation occurred, and overall adverse events were fewer than in a historical comparison group.

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Article published online:
25 March 2025