Predictors of Complications and Mortality in Patients with Self-Expanding Metallic Stents for the Palliation of Malignant Colonic Obstruction

Introduction: Self-expanding metallic stents (SEMS) for palliative purposes in malignant colonic obstruction are an alternative to surgery that has gained popularity over time. Methods: We performed a retrospective study of patients submitted to SEMS for palliation of obstructing malignant colorecta...

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Main Author: Sousa,Mafalda (author)
Other Authors: Pinho,Rolando (author), Proença,Luísa (author), Silva,Joana (author), Ponte,Ana (author), Rodrigues,Jaime (author), Carvalho,João (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2017
Subjects:
Colorectal neoplasms
Endoscopy
Intestinal obstruction
Metals
Palliative care
Stents
Online Access:http://scielo.pt/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2341-45452017000300005
Country:Portugal
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