Fully covered self-expandable metal stent in the treatment of postsurgical colorectal diseases: outcome in 29 patients

Conclusion:
FCSEMS are considered a possible therapeutic option for treatment of postsurgical strictures and leaks. However, their efficacy in guaranteeing long-term anastomotic patency and leak closure is moderate. A major complication is migration. The use of FCSEMS for colonic postsurgical pathologies should be carefully evaluated for each patient.

Source: Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology - February 8, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Cereatti, F., Fiocca, F., Dumont, J.-L., Ceci, V., Vergeau, B.-M., Tuszynski, T., Meduri, B., Donatelli, G. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research