Outcomes of Stenting as a Bridge to Surgery in Malignant Colonic Obstruction, With Emphasis on Perforation Rate and Clinical Success

Conclusions: Survival rates of patients who underwent colonic stenting are similar to those of patients who had an acute resection. No negative effects on survival were observed for clinically failed stenting procedures or stent-related perforations.
Source: Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques - Category: Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research