Emergency surgery for malignant large bowel obstruction: Assessing management options and outcomes

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World J Gastrointest Surg. Feb 27, 2026; 18(2): 113867
Published online Feb 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i2.113867

Table 2 Contraindications and technical challenges associated with self-expanding metal stent insertion

Absolute contraindications or major concerns	Relative contraindications and/or technical challenges
Perforation	Extracolonic obstruction
Colonic ischemia	Peritoneal metastases
Intra-abdominal abscess	Peritoneal fibrous adhesions
Peritonitis	Tumors located within 5 cm of the anal verge

Citation: Moyana TN. Emergency surgery for malignant large bowel obstruction: Assessing management options and outcomes. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(2): 113867
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v18/i2/113867.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v18.i2.113867

Moyana TN. Emergency surgery for malignant large bowel obstruction: Assessing management options and outcomes. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(2): 113867 [PMID: 41809330 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v18.i2.113867]

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