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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The Japan Society of Coloproctology
2019-07-01
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| 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 |