Long‐term outcomes between self‐expandable metallic stent and transanal decompression tube for malignant large bowel obstruction: A multicenter retrospective study and meta‐analysis

Abstract Aim To compare the oncological outcomes between self‐expandable metallic stent (SEMS) as a bridge to surgery and transanal decompression tube (TDT) placement for malignant large bowel obstruction (MLBO). Methods A total of 287 MLBO patients who underwent SEMS (n = 137) or TDT placement (n =...

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Main Authors: Akihisa Matsuda, Takeshi Yamada, Yasuyuki Yokoyama, Goro Takahashi, Hiroshi Yoshida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2023-07-01
Series:Annals of Gastroenterological Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ags3.12664