Early surgery after bridge-to-surgery stenting for malignant bowel obstruction is associated with better oncological outcomes
ConclusionsPatients undergoing definitive surgery within 2 weeks of colonic stenting may have better oncological outcomes without compromising on postoperative outcomes. Further prospective studies are required to compare outcomes between emergency surgery and different bridging intervals.
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research
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