Short-term outcomes of stents in obstructive rectal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Conclusion: The use of rectal stents in obstructing rectal or recto-sigmoid tumors seems to be technically feasible. A high rate of technical success, however, does not always translate into clinical success. A considerable complication rate is associated with this approach. Randomized controlled trials are needed to compare the outcomes of rectal stent placement with those of surgery.

Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - June 25, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Nora H Trabulsi Hajar M Halawani Esraa A Alshahrani Rawan M Alamoudi Sama K Jambi Nouf Y Akeel Ali H Farsi Mohammed O Nassif Ali A Samkari Abdulaziz M Saleem Nadim H Malibary Mohammad M Abbas Luca Gianotti Antonietta Lamazza Jin Young Yoon Nada J Farsi Source Type: research