Evidence-Based Recommendations on Colorectal Stenting: A Report from the Stent Study Group of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
- Author:
Kwang Jae LEE
1
;
Sang Woo KIM
;
Tae Il KIM
;
Jong Hoon LEE
;
Bo In LEE
;
Bora KEUM
;
Dae Young CHEUNG
;
Chang Heon YANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords: Colorectal obstruction; Colorectal stenting; Recommendation; Self-expandable metallic stents
- MeSH: Colorectal Neoplasms; Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; Humans; Stents
- From:Clinical Endoscopy 2013;46(4):355-367
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Recently, placement of self-expandable metallic stents has been used for the treatment of colorectal obstruction. As domestic awareness of colorectal cancer has increased, the number of colorectal stenting procedures performed has also increased. We aimed to provide evidence-based recommendations for colorectal stenting to aid gastroenterologists in making informed decisions regarding the management of patients who present with colorectal obstruction. The working group consisted of eight gastroenterologists who actively practice and conduct research in the field of colorectal stenting and are the members of the Stent Study Group of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. A literature search was conducted using the PubMed, Embase, KoreaMed, and the Cochrane Library databases to identify relevant articles published between January 2001 and June 2012. Based on the modified Delphi process, 10 recommendation statements regarding indications, usefulness, methodology and complications of colorectal stenting, and alternative treatments for malignant colorectal obstruction were determined. The contents will be widely distributed, and periodically revised to reflect the latest knowledge. These evidence-based recommendations for colorectal stenting will provide gastroenterologists and patients with appropriate and balanced information, and will improve the quality of care.
