Stenting for Emergency Colorectal Obstruction: An Analysis of 204 Patients in Relation to Predictors of Failure and Complications
Conclusion:
Colorectal stenting is less invasive than other means of emergency treatment for large bowel obstruction; it is generally safe and effective in different types of colorectal obstruction. However, relevant rates of failure and complications were recorded and predictors could be determined.
Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Kohler, G., Antoniou, S. A., Lechner, M., Mayer, F., Mair, J., Emmanuel, K. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
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