Current status of colonic stent for obstructive colorectal cancer in Japan; a review of the literature

Colorectal cancer is the most common cancer in Japan. Approximately 10%-20% of the patients with colorectal cancer present with large bowel obstruction, and those who present with malignant colonic obstruction (MCO) require urgent decompression because MCO can cause electrolytic fluid imbalance, col...

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Main Author: Yoshihisa Saida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Japan Society of Coloproctology 2019-07-01
Series:Journal of the Anus, Rectum and Colon
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jarc/3/3/3_2019-009/_pdf/-char/en