Application of self-expanding enteral metal stents for the palliative treatment of malignant gastrointestinal obstructions

Introduction: Self-expanding metal stents (SEMSs) are currnetly the best treatment for inoperable and lumen obstructive cancers of the GI tract. Although this type of endoscopic therapy is not reimbursed in Hungary, we had the privilege (thanks to OMCH) to apply these stents in all current indications to the benefit of our patients. The aims of our current study were to summarise our initial experience with enteral stenting and to assess the outcome and complications of this procedure. Methods: In the period from November 2005 to January 2007 we deployed 26 enteral SEMSs in 22 patients. All procedures were perfo…