Partially covered colonic stents have also been used to close cancerous colovesical and colovaginal fistulas, with an acceptable risk of stent migration. 50.

Colonic Stenting. Since the first reported use of self-expandable colorectal stents in 1991, [] their indications have broadened from palliation (Figures 3 and 4) to use as a bridge to surgical ...

If the tumor blocks your colon, the surgeon could put in a tube called a stent to keep the bowel open. You'll get that stent put in during a colonoscopy. Chemotherapy.

Introduction Stents and decompression tubes (DTs) are both commonly utilized for preoperative decompression in left-sided obstructive colorectal cancer (OCRC) patients. However, the comparative ...

The global “U.S. Colonic Stents Market” 2023 Research Report provides a comprehensive and professional analysis of the current market scenario. It examines the development plans, policies, ...

Can the Heald anal stent help to reduce anastomotic or rectal stump leak in elective and emergency colorectal surgery? a single-center experience. Ann Coloproctol . 2024;40(1):82-85. doi:10.3393 ...

Doctors widen the colon with a balloon inserted through a flexible tube (endoscope). They may use a stent to keep the narrowed area open. Your doctor may also suggest surgery.