Self-expandable Metal Stents for Malignant Colorectal Obstruction
10.52927/jdcr.2024.12.1.15
- Author:
Jae Jun PARK
1
Author Information
1. Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:REVIEW ARTICLE
- From:
Journal of Digestive Cancer Research
2024;12(1):15-22
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Malignant colorectal obstructions urgently require decompression therapy to prevent the severe risks of intestinal ischemia and bowel perforation. In managing malignant colonic strictures endoscopically, the use of self-expandable metal stents (SEMS) is the predominant approach.Colonic SEMs are primarily used in preoperative decompression therapy before curative surgery and palliative treatment in patients with advanced disease stages. Furthermore, the stenting process, which requires rigorous clinical supervision, can lead to complications. This review endeavors to concisely review the clinical considerations associated with the SEMS procedure, with a focus on its indications, technical aspects, and potential complications that may arise during the procedure.
