Original paper

Bridge-to-surgery stent placement versus emergency surgery for acute malignant colonic obstruction

Volume: 101, Issue: 7, Pages: 867 - 873
Published: Apr 16, 2014
Abstract
Background Endoscopic self-expanding metal stent (SEMS) placement as a bridge to surgery is an option for acute malignant colonic obstruction. There is ongoing debate regarding the superiority and oncological safety of SEMS placement compared with emergency surgery. This retrospective study aimed to compare outcomes of these treatment approaches. Methods Patients were identified from cohorts treated between 2005 and 2012 in two teaching...
Paper Details
Title
Bridge-to-surgery stent placement versus emergency surgery for acute malignant colonic obstruction
Published Date
Apr 16, 2014
Volume
101
Issue
7
Pages
867 - 873
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