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Park SY, Park CH, Cho SB, Lee JS, Joo SY, Park HC, Lee WS, Joo YE, Kim HS, Choi SK, Rew JS, Kim SJ
KMID: 782812
Korean J Gastroenterol.
2007 Jan;49(1):4-9.
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Management of malignant gastrointestinal obstruction presents a significant challenge. Recently, self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) has emerged as an effective, safe, and less invasive alternative for the treatment of...
BACKGROUND/AIMS: With the development of self-expanding metallic stents, colonic obstruction can be relieved without the need for surgery. The results of preoperative placement of stents for malignant colorectal obstruction might...
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the technical feasibility, clinical usefulness, and safety of a guiding sheath in fluoroscopic stent placement for patients with malignant colorectal obstructions.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between June 2007 and...