title: Uncovered Self-Expanding Metal Stent (SEMS) Four Years After Placement for Long-Term Treatment of a Benign Colonic Obstruction.
abstract: Self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) have emerged as an alternative to surgery in the treatment of malignant colorectal obstructions. There is limited data about their use for benign colonic obstructions, especially in regards to safety and long-term patency. We present a case in which long-term SEMS placement proved to be a durable option for over 4 years in a patient with a benign colonic stricture.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Stony Brook University School of Medicine, Stony Brook, NY.
authors.forename: Farah
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Monzur
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Stony Brook University School of Medicine, Stony Brook, NY.
authors.forename: Ayanna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lewis
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Stony Brook University School of Medicine, Stony Brook, NY.
authors.forename: Jonathan M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Buscaglia