Endoscopic Management of Large Bowel Obstruction

  • Marco Bassi
  • Stefania Ghersi
  • Carlo Fabbri
  • Anna Larocca
  • Vincenzo Cennamo
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Abstract

About 8–29 % of patients with colorectal malignancy present with acute colonic obstruction [1, 2].

Keywords

Stent Placement Stent Group Colonic Obstruction SEMS Group SEMS Placement 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Marco Bassi
    • 1
  • Stefania Ghersi
    • 1
  • Carlo Fabbri
    • 1
  • Anna Larocca
    • 1
  • Vincenzo Cennamo
    • 1
  1. 1.Gastrointestinal and Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Surgical DepartmentAUSL BolognaBolognaItaly

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