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[Expandable metallic stent for the treatment of left-sided colonic obstruction with malignant disease]
H Osaka1, K Maeda, Y Nishiguchi
1Dept. of Surgery I, Osaka City University Medical School.
Gan to Kagaku Ryoho. Cancer & Chemotherapy
|November 22, 2000
Abstract:
Recently, it was reported that an EMS (expandable metallic stent) was useful for treatment of colorectal obstruction. In our department, EMSs were used for seven patients with left-sided colonic obstruction with unresectable malignant disease. After these treatments with EMS, their symptoms were improved and they were able to intake food. Stomal formation was avoided except in one patient with severe soiling. In conclusion, EMS is thought to be useful for the improvement of quality of life in the patients with unresectable malignant colonic obstruction.
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