Abstract
To date, this is the largest prospective series in patients with malignant colorectal obstruction to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of colonic self-expanding metal stents (SEMSs) as an alternative to emergency surgery. SEMSs allow restoration of bowel transit and careful tumor staging in preparation for elective surgery, hence avoiding the high morbidity and mortality associated with emergency surgery and stoma creation.
| Originalsprog | Engelsk |
|---|---|
| Tidsskrift | American Journal of Gastroenterology |
| Vol/bind | 106 |
| Udgave nummer | 12 |
| Sider (fra-til) | 2174-80 |
| Antal sider | 7 |
| ISSN | 0002-9270 |
| DOI | |
| Status | Udgivet - 2011 |