SELF-EXPANDING MESH STENT FOR ENDOSCOPIC PALLIATION OF RECTAL OBSTRUCTING TUMORS - A PRELIMINARY-REPORT

The endoscopic insertion of self-expanding mesh stents in four patients affected by obstructing rectal malignant tumors is reported. The preliminary experience shows that, in the short term, normal defecation was achieved, with no complications. Longer follow-up is necessary to evaluate the duration...

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Published in:Surgical endoscopy 1992-03, Vol.6 (2), p.72-74
Main Authors: SPINELLI, P, DALFANTE, M, MANCINI, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adenocarcinoma - therapy
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Biological and medical sciences
Constriction, Pathologic - therapy
Endoscopy
Female
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
Male
Medical sciences
Palliative Care - methods
Proctoscopy
Rectal Neoplasms - therapy
Science & Technology
Stents
Surgery
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Summary:The endoscopic insertion of self-expanding mesh stents in four patients affected by obstructing rectal malignant tumors is reported. The preliminary experience shows that, in the short term, normal defecation was achieved, with no complications. Longer follow-up is necessary to evaluate the duration and the quality of the palliative effect.
ISSN:0930-2794
1432-2218
DOI:10.1007/BF02281084