Endoscopic clip systems for hemostasis and defect closure in gastrointestinal endoscopy

Figure 2 Indications of endoscopic clips. A: Mechanical tissue apposition for hemostasis in bleeding solitary rectal ulcer; B: Closure of gastrointestinal defect after endoscopic full thickness resection using a combination of through-the-scope clips and X-tack system (Boston Scientific, Marlborough, MA, United States); C: Closure of post-polypectomy defect; D: Traction during esophageal endoscopic submucosal dissection; E: Lesion localization after biopsies with additional tattoo; F: Securing stents or enteral feeding tubes. GI: Gastrointestinal; ESD: Endoscopic submucosal dissection.