Palliative Care Research  2006;1(1):301-305

doi:10.2512/jspm.1.301

Self-expandable metallic stent for unresectable malignant colorectal stenosis

Takeo Nishimori ; Yasuhiro Sakurai ; Katsuya Sakashita ; Shinichiro Kashiwagi

Keywords

Malignant colorectal stenosis; Self-expandable metallic stent; Ileus; Palliative medicine

Country

Japan

Language

Japanese

Abstract

Self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) was used for five unresectable patients with malignant colorectal stenosis. The SEMS was successfully inserted under a colonoscopy. The patients were able to maintain bowel activities without any serious complications during the rest of their lives. In conclusion, SEMS placement for malignant colorectal stenosis would be safe and effective.