The role of colonic stents in extracolonic malignant large-bowel obstruction

Recently, Faraz et  al1 reported that multifocal diseases and peritoneal carcinomatosis were risk factors in the technical and clinical success of stent placement in extracolonic malignant large-bowel obstruction. We would like to raise several concerns about the role of colonic stents in relieving intestinal obstruc tion.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research