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

In patients referred for curative surgery, stent placement as a bridge to surgery (described in 1994 [19]) permits bowel decompression, thorough bowel preparation, and a single-stage colon resection.

Compared with open or laparoscopic surgery, enteral stents seem to be a more cost effective method of palliation for malignant GOO and colorectal obstruction.

Same-day discharge after complex gynecologic oncology surgery is safe and feasible, with success tied to age, BMI, surgery ...

Small bowel adenocarcinoma is the most common type of small bowel cancer. Treatment can include surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Up to 15% of older adults may be routinely taking aspirin for primary prevention, and most of them understand the excess ...

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The global gastrointestinal stents market is estimated to be valued at USD 530.6 million in 2025 and is projected to reach ...

Introduction Colonic stenting is now a common intervention for both palliation and as a bridge to surgery. Previously published studies give data of left sided stenting and a single operator approach.

A stent is a hollow, expandable metal tube that the doctor can put inside the colon and through the small opening using a colonoscope. This tube keeps the colon open and relieves the blockage. If a ...