The location of obstruction predicts stent occlusion in malignant gastric outlet obstruction

Conclusions:
A distal location of malignant GOO was strongly predictive of stent occlusion, independent of stent angle. This may be due to longer and more complex distal obstructions, along with foreshortening of the stent during placement and tumor infiltration. If replicated, these results will have implications for endoscopic practice and future device development.

Source: Therapeutic Advances in Gastroenterology - October 20, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Grunwald, D., Cohen, J., Bartley, A., Sheridan, J., Chuttani, R., Sawhney, M. S., Pleskow, D. K., Berzin, T. M., Mizrahi, M. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research