title: Colonic perforation as a late complication of self-expanding stent.
abstract: Self-expanding metal stents are used to relieve left-sided colonic obstruction either as a palliative measure or as a bridge to surgery. While there are definite advantages, the procedure does have significant complications, perforation of bowel being the most common with significant morbidity and mortality. A case of late perforation due to colonic stent erosion is presented.
authors.affiliation: Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust Southport United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Krishnan
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Gokul
authors.affiliation: Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust Southport United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Squire
authors.affiliation: Southport and Ormskirk NHS Trust Southport United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Dmitri
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Artioukh
keywords: complication; perforation; self-expanding metal stent