Self‐expanding metallic stent for large bowel obstruction: evidence‐based analysis results
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DOI: 10.1111/codi.13761
Abstract: We read with interest the article published by Young et al. who are to be congratulated for performing a prospective consecutive uncontrolled trial of 100 patients to assess the outcome of the self-expanding metallic stent (SEMS)… read more here.
Keywords: self expanding; bowel obstruction; metallic stent; expanding metallic ... See more keywords
Self-Expanding Metallic Stent Fracture in the Treatment of Malignant Biliary Obstruction
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DOI: 10.1155/2018/6527879
Abstract: Background Palliative therapies for malignant biliary obstruction (MBO) include choledochojejunostomy and self-expanding metallic stent (SEMS) insertion. Fractures following SEMS insertion in MBO treatment are scarce. Objective To assess the clinical features of biliary stent fractures… read more here.
Keywords: self expanding; fracture; treatment; expanding metallic ... See more keywords
Patient-Reported Long-Term Outcome is Superior After Treatment with Self-Expanding Metallic Stents in Esophageal Perforations
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DOI: 10.1177/1457496920960999
Abstract: Background and aims: Esophageal perforations are life threatening. Since the 1990s, placing of covered esophageal stents has become an alternative to surgery. Theoretically, this minimally invasive approach has several benefits; however, little data are available… read more here.
Keywords: self expanding; treatment; esophageal perforations; metallic stents ... See more keywords
Colonic perforation after esophagogastroduodenoscopy: complications with self-expanding metallic stents.
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DOI: 10.17235/reed.2023.9547/2023
Abstract: An 83-year-old man was admitted to the emergency room with abdominal pain and bloating. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) revealed a sigmoid colon obstruction caused by colonic carcinoma involving a short segment with circumferential luminal narrowing.… read more here.
Keywords: perforation; expanding metallic; colonic perforation; self expanding ... See more keywords