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Endoprostheses for colonic strictures

C A Akle

    The British Journal of Surgery
    |April 8, 1998
    PubMed
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    Metallic stents offer a less invasive option for large bowel obstruction, achieving over 80% success in relieving blockages. This approach can facilitate elective surgery or provide palliation, reducing the need for immediate colostomy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Surgical Oncology
    • Interventional Radiology

    Background:

    • Large bowel obstruction frequently necessitates emergency surgery, carrying significant risks of morbidity and mortality.
    • Colostomy, a potential outcome of emergency surgery, can negatively impact patient quality of life, particularly in palliative cases.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the use of metallic stents as a conservative alternative for managing colonic obstruction.
    • To evaluate stents for both initial treatment before curative surgery and for non-surgical palliation.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing case reports and literature on metallic stent application for colonic obstruction.
    • Examination of the types of metallic stents available and their deployment characteristics.

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    Main Results:

    • Successful relief of obstruction achieved in over 80% of patients.
    • Stenting allowed for subsequent elective surgery or palliation for several months.
    • Complications, such as colonic perforation, are rare and often manageable; newer stents may reduce risks.

    Conclusions:

    • Metallic endoprostheses represent a rapidly evolving technology for colonic and distal small bowel obstruction.
    • Stent placement should be strongly considered for selected patients as an alternative to immediate surgery.
    • Further controlled trials are needed to assess oncological outcomes, specifically the risk of metastatic disease, in malignant strictures.