Effect of self-expandable metal stent on morbidity and mortality and oncological prognosis in malignant colonic obstruction: retrospective analysis of its use as curative and palliative treatment
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DOI: 10.1007/s00384-021-04081-8
Abstract: Introduction Acute gastrointestinal obstruction due to colorectal cancer occurs in 7–30% of cases and is an abdominal emergency that requires urgent decompression. The safety and oncological effect of self-expandable metal stents (SEMS) in these patients… read more here.
Keywords: group; obstruction; treatment; malignant colonic ... See more keywords
Unusual Colonic Obstruction.
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DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2016.08.062
Abstract: DIS 5.4.0 DTD YGAST60702 proof 24 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 Question: An 85-year-old woman presented with a 5-month history… read more here.
Keywords: obstruction; gastroenterology; unusual colonic; colonic obstruction ... See more keywords
Successful treatment of post-spay colonic obstruction in a rabbit
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DOI: 10.1053/j.jepm.2019.10.004
Abstract: Abstract A 13-week-old spayed female rabbit was presented for evaluation of abdominal distension one week after elective spay. Radiographs suggested colonic obstruction and exploratory laparotomy confirmed obstruction of the distal colon by circumferential adhesions. The… read more here.
Keywords: spay; successful treatment; post; rabbit ... See more keywords
Stent as a bridge to surgery versus urgent surgery for malignant right colonic obstruction: A multicenter retrospective study
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DOI: 10.1111/ans.16942
Abstract: The impact of self‐expandable metal stent (SEMS) for malignant right colonic obstruction remains undefined. The aim of this study was to compare short‐term postoperative and long‐term oncologic outcomes of colonic stenting as a bridge to… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; right colonic; malignant right; bridge surgery ... See more keywords
Two undesirable complications of a blowhole colostomy in left-sided colonic obstruction
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-252366
Abstract: Two patients with an acute left-sided colonic obstruction had a successful decompression after construction of a blowhole transverse colostomy as a bridge to surgery. However, they presented with two rather unknown stoma-related complications during this… read more here.
Keywords: left sided; sided colonic; obstruction; blowhole colostomy ... See more keywords
Colonic Obstruction Secondary to Phytobezoar Caused by Vitex Agnus-Castus Seeds: A Case Report.
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DOI: 10.29271/jcpsp.2022.supp2.s115
Abstract: Plant seeds of Vitex agnus-castus (chaste berry) are known for benefits in reproductive health and also reduce bloating, depression, headache, and constipation. Plant seeds are a rare cause of phytobezoars. Bezoar is a formation of… read more here.
Keywords: agnus castus; obstruction; vitex agnus; colonic obstruction ... See more keywords
Comparison of blowhole colostomy and loop ostomy for palliation of acute malignant colonic obstruction
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DOI: 10.3393/ac.2021.00682.0097
Abstract: Purpose Surgery to create a stoma for decompression might be required for unresectable stage IV cancer patients with complete colonic obstruction. The aim of this study was to compare the results of blowhole colostomy with… read more here.
Keywords: loop ostomy; group; blowhole colostomy; colostomy ... See more keywords
Endoscopic Management of Malignant Colonic Obstruction
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DOI: 10.5946/ce.2019.051
Abstract: Advanced colorectal cancer can cause acute colonic obstruction, which is a life-threatening condition that requires emergency bowel decompression. Malignant colonic obstruction has traditionally been treated using emergency surgery, including primary resection or stoma formation. However,… read more here.
Keywords: obstruction; endoscopic management; malignant colonic; management malignant ... See more keywords