Endoluminal stenting for benign colonic obstruction |
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Authors: | R Davidson W B Sweeney |
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Institution: | (1) University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Department of Surgery, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, MA 01655, USA, US |
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Abstract: | We report a case of complete descending colon obstruction due to diverticular disease that was initially managed by endoscopic
stent placement followed by single-stage left colectomy with primary anastomosis. Traditional management of complete large
bowel obstruction, whether due to benign or malignant disease, most often requires a temporary colostomy because of unprepared
colon. In this case, preparation of the colon was accomplished by successful stenting of the benign colonic obstruction. We
believe that endoscopic colonic stenting is an effective way of avoiding a temporary colostomy in patients with complete large
bowel obstruction.
Received: 10 June 1997/Accepted: 1 July 1997 |
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Keywords: | : Large bowel obstruction — Colonic stent — Endoprosthesis — Diverticular stricture |
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