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Palliation of malignant colonic obstruction by self-expandable metal stent
1Division of Digestive Diseases and Clinical Nutrition, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. vinaydhir@vsnl.com
Abstract:
Advanced obstructive colorectal cancer is routinely treated by surgical colostomy. Self-expandable metal stents are a promising alternative. We report the use of an expandable metal stent to relieve colonic obstruction in an elderly lady with advanced colorectal malignancy.