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Endoluminal insertion of colonic stents

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Abstract

For patients with obstructing colonic tumours endoluminal. stents provide an alternative to surgical decompression. Used either as permanent palliation, or as a bridge to surgery, colonic stents have been shown to be effective, safe, and cost effective. (C) 2007 Elsevier Ltd. ALI rights reserved.

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Author(s): Aitken DG, Horgan AF

Publication type: Review

Publication status: Published

Journal: Surgical Oncology

Year: 2007

Volume: 16

Issue: 1

Pages: 59-63

ISSN (print): 0960-7404

ISSN (electronic): 1879-3320

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.suronc.2007.04.011

DOI: 10.1016/j.suronc.2007.04.011

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