Novel removable endoscopic clip: Usefulness in failure of traction method during endoscopic submucosal dissection.

Endoscopic clips, which are widely used for hemostasis and closure [1] [2], have recently been applied to other indications such as traction-assisted endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) [3]. Repositionable clips have been reported to be a promising option for any indication [4] [5]. Despite the adoption of clips that allow repeated opening and closing before clip deployment, endoscopists still encounter situations in which they want to remove the placed clip. Here, we present a novel removable clip (hemoclip, AG-51044-2300-090-16; Hangzhou AGS MedTech Co., Ltd., Hangzhou, China) that is repositionable and rotatable. The clip was detached by squeezing the thinning point at the end of the clip stem using a polypectomy snare ([Fig. 1]).