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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 21, 2013; 19(7): 1119-1123
Published online Feb 21, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i7.1119
Published online Feb 21, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i7.1119
A temporary self-expanding metallic stent for malignant colorectal obstruction
Xiao-Li Ding, Yong-Dong Li, Rui-Min Yang, Fen-Bao Li, Ming-Qiu Zhang, Department of Imaging and Interventional Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical College, Weihui 453100, Henan Province, China
Yong-Dong Li, Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, The Sixth Affiliated People’s Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200233, China
Author contributions: Yang RM, Li FB and Zhang MQ performed the majority of experiments; Li YD and Yang RM provided vital reagents and analytical tools and were also involved in revising the manuscript; Yang RM collected all the human materials and provided financial support for this work; Ding CL designed the study and wrote the manuscript.
Supported by National Science Technology Pillar Program in the 11th Five-Year Plan, No. 2008BAI59B03; and Research Special Fund for the Public Welfare Industry of Health, No. 201202004
Correspondence to: Dr. Rui-Min Yang, MD, Professor, Department of Imaging and Interventional Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical College, No. 88, Jian Kang Road, Weihui 453100, Henan Province, China. y_rmin@163.com
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Received: December 6, 2012
Revised: January 17, 2013
Accepted: January 23, 2013
Published online: February 21, 2013
Revised: January 17, 2013
Accepted: January 23, 2013
Published online: February 21, 2013
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