Self-Expandable Metal Stent as a Bridge to Surgery for Left-Sided Acute Malignant Colorectal Obstruction: Optimal Timing for Elective Surgery
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/6015729
Abstract: Objectives This randomized, single-center, retrospective, comparative cohort study is aimed at investigating the optimal time interval from self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) placement to surgery and potential risk factors for complications in patients with acute malignant… read more here.
Keywords: colorectal obstruction; time; surgery; postoperative complications ... See more keywords
Colonic stenting in acute malignant large bowel obstruction - an audit of efficacy and safety in a tertiary referral centre in Singapore.
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DOI: 10.11622/smedj.2021127
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Acute malignant large bowel obstruction (MBO) occurs in 8-15% of colorectal cancer patients. Self-expandable metal stents (SEMS) have progressed from a palliative modality to use as bridge-to-surgery (BTS). We aimed to conduct a clinical… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; safety; bowel obstruction; malignant large ... See more keywords
Effectiveness and Early Postoperative Outcomes of Palliative Endoluminal Stenting Versus Hartmann's Procedure in Acute Malignant Bowel Obstruction in High-risk Patients.
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DOI: 10.3393/ac.2021.01.28
Abstract: Purpose The emergency intervention for acute malignant left-sided colonic obstruction remains controversial. Conflicting reports exist regarding the efficacy and safety of endoscopic placement of self-expandable metallic stents (SEMS) vs. primary surgery. Most reports focus on… read more here.
Keywords: obstruction; high risk; hartmann procedure; risk patients ... See more keywords