Table 2 Diagnosis and interventions for perforations
From: Endoscopic closure of gastric tube perforations with titanium clips: a four-case report
Case | Time of clinical diagnosis of AL | Time of radiological diagnosis of AL | Time of endoscopic closure; size of perforation | Time of liquid diet post-closure | Time of tube extraction post-closure | Post-closure stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A | 7 days | 12 days | 59 days; 4 mm and 7 mm | 13 days | 29 days | 33 days |
B | 19 days | NA | 44 days; 5 mm | 43 days | 115 days | 128 days |
C | 20 days | NA | First closure: 24 days; Secondary closure: 36 days; 3 mm | 13 days | 15 days | 18 days |
D | 4 days | 8 days | 50 days; 5 mm, | 42 days | 47 days | 50 days |