Short-Term Outcomes of Self-Expandable Metallic Stent versus Decompression Tube for Malignant Colorectal Obstruction: A Meta-Analysis of Clinical Data

Purpose: To compare the short-term outcomes between self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) and decompression tubes (DT) for malignant colorectal obstruction. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was performed from inception to 2018/12/6 covering Pubmed, Embase, and Cochrane library. Methodologi...

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Main Authors: Fu-Gang Wang, Ri-Xing Bai, Ming Yan, Mao-Min Song, Wen-Mao Yan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2020-09-01
Series:Journal of Investigative Surgery
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08941939.2019.1566419