Outcome of endoscopic self-expandable metal stents in acute malignant colorectal obstruction at a tertiary center
Background: Malignant colorectal obstruction (MCRO) by advanced colonic cancer occurs in 8-13% of colonic cancer patients. Emergent surgery carries a high mortality and morbidity risk. Endoscopic self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) may be used in acute MCRO. Aim: Evaluate clinical outcome of SEMS in...
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| Language: | English |
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| Series: | Revista Espanola de Enfermedades Digestivas |
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