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Pooled Analysis of the Efficacy and Safety of Self-Expanding Metal Stenting in Malignant Colorectal Obstruction

The American Journal of Gastroenterology · 2004 · Vol. 99(10) · pp. 2051–2057

Shaji Sebastian(Tallaght University Hospital)Sean Johnston(University Gastroenterology)Tony Geoghegan(University Gastroenterology)William C. Torreggiani(University Gastroenterology)Martin Buckley✉(University Gastroenterology)

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Abstract

Placement of self-expanding metal stents is an effective and safe definitive procedure in the palliation of malignant colorectal obstruction. In operable patients, it provides a useful option to avoid colostomy, by facilitating safer single-stage surgery.

Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes Diverticular Disease and ComplicationsMedicinePerforationStentSurgerySelf-expandable metallic stentColostomyCochrane LibraryGeneral surgeryRandomized controlled trial

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AdultAgedAged, 80 and overColonic DiseasesHumansIntestinal ObstructionMetalsMiddle AgedRectal DiseasesRemission InductionColorectal NeoplasmsStentsTreatment Failure

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