Colorectal tumors with complete obstruction – Endoscopic recovery of passage replacing emergency surgery? A report of two cases

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Incomplete or complete obstructive ileus due to colorectal cancer is generally treated by emergency surgery that has higher morbidity and mortality than elective surgery.</p> <p>Case Presentation</p> <p>Here w...

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Main Authors: Armbrust Thomas, Lindhorst Alexander, Ramadori Giuliano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-03-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/7/14