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Colonic stent for malignant obstruction. reflections in the context of a case
A Fenyvesi, P Fuszek, E Rácz, M Horváth, P Molnár, F Ender · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2011 · Heft 05
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Background: In spite of internationally improving screening methods, in 25 per cent of the cases colonic neoplasms are diagnosed causing complete ileus. In this case the treatment of choice is the Hartmann procedure, followed at least eight weeks later by a restorative surgery, if applicable. Most patients undergo the second surgery much later and many live with colostomy for their lives. This results in higher costs and worse quality of life. The number of primary anastomoses today is higher, but it is not always feasible and raises the risk of complications and mortality. The latter reaches 10–30 per cent in a…
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Colonic
Surgery
Malignant
Obstruction
Procedure
Higher
Number
Elective
Stent
Complete
Ileus
Later
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