Is bridge to surgery stenting a safe alternative to emergency surgery in malignant colonic obstruction: a meta-analysis of randomized control trials.
Dominic Chi-Chung FooSamuel Ho Ting PoonRosemaire Hon Yiu ChiuWai Yiu LamLam Chi CheungWai Lun LawPublished in: Surgical endoscopy (2018)
BTS stent is associated with a lower rate of overall morbidities than EmS. However, BTS stent was associated with a greater chance of recurrence, especially systemic recurrence. Clinicians ought to be aware of the pros and cons of different interventions and tailor treatments for patients suffering from left-sided obstructing cancer of the colon.
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