Through the keyhole: Radiological management of malignant gastric outflow obstruction beyond the pylorus.

Author: Robert Charles STOCKWELL ¹ ; Ji Hoon SHIN
Author Information

1. Department of Radiology, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Preston, UK. Robert.stockwell@lthtr.nhs.uk
Publication Type:Review
Keywords: Duodenal obstruction; Self expandable metal stents; Technology, radiologic
MeSH: Duodenal Obstruction; Pylorus*; Self Expandable Metallic Stents; Technology, Radiologic
From:Gastrointestinal Intervention 2016;5(2):111-115
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: This review article presents the radiological options for management of malignant gastric outflow obstruction distal to the pylorus. We place these options in context with surgical and endoscopic alternatives and recommend their use, particularly in those institutions where endoscopic alternatives may not be readily available.