Metallic stenting for colorectal obstruction.
Intestinal obstruction is a major complication of colorectal cancer. Acute surgical decompression frequently requires subsequent operative interventions and is associated with mortality in more than 3% of the cases. Transanal metallic stenting is now possible to perform on an outpatient basis, thus providing quick symptom relief and the opportunity to cleanse the bowel for work-up or surgery. This stenting provides temporary relief for patients and is gaining acceptance rapidly. Randomized controlled trials are needed to help pinpoint refinements that can minimize the difficulty of stent insertion.
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Department of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, California, USA.
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D003113:Colonoscopy; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D008670:Metals; D019919:Prosthesis Implantation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011860:Radiography, Abdominal; D015607:Stents; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D008670:Metals