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  • Title: Endoscopic percutaneous cecostomy (EPC).
    Author: Salm R, Rückauer K, Waldmann D, Farthmann EH.
    Journal: Surg Endosc; 1988; 2(2):92-5. PubMed ID: 3413663.
    Abstract:
    Endoscopic decompression of the distended colon has become a useful method of treating non-obstructive colonic ileus. We propose a method of establishing a cecal fistula by means of percutaneous puncture of the colon and pull-through of a Pezzer catheter. Although until now we have only performed this procedure twice, it seems to be a valuable therapeutic approach in cases of paralytic distension of the large bowel.
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