Endoscopic applications of magnets for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases

Figure 2 Magnetic compression anastomosis for a Zenker diverticulum[13]. A: Retained diverticulum after endoscopic “clip and cut” diverticulotomy; B: The first magnet with string attached is fixed by clipping into the distal esophagus; C: The second magnet with string attached is fixed to the base of the diverticulum using the same technique; D: The first magnet is pulled back by the releasing device of the endoclip under direct observation; E: The two magnets are coupled together, sandwiching the septum; F: Improvement of the diverticulum. Used with permission from Georg Thieme Verlag KG.