Endoluminal palliation.
Endoluminal palliation involves the application of endoscopic techniques or devices to relieve the symptoms of malignant gastrointestinal obstruction. This is most often achieved with the use of self-expandable metal stents (SEMS). SEMS can be deployed as far distally or proximally in the gastrointestinal tract as the reach of an adult colonoscope. This article outlines the use of endoscopic techniques to provide endoluminal palliation.
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
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