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World J Gastroenterol. May 28, 2014; 20(20): 6309-6313
Published online May 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i20.6309
Published online May 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i20.6309
Table 1 Stent characteristics
| Example tumour size (cm) | Stent size (cm) | Covered/ uncovered | Through the scope (TIS) | Stent diameter (cm) |
| 3 | 8 | Uncovered | Yes | 2.4 |
| 5 | 10 | Uncovered | Yes | 2.4 |
Table 2 Complications after stent insertion n (%)
| Complication | Number (out of 50 patients) | Management |
| Early complications | ||
| Stent migration | 1 (2.0) | Stoma formation |
| Late complications | ||
| Persistent obstructive symptoms | 1 (2.0) | Stoma formation |
| Tumour overgrowth on distal end of stent | 4 (8.0) | All had failed re stenting and went on to have stomas |
- Citation: Mehmood RK, Parker J, Kirkbride P, Ahmed S, Akbar F, Qasem E, Zeeshan M, Jehangir E. Outcomes after stenting for malignant large bowel obstruction without radiologist support. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20(20): 6309-6313
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v20/i20/6309.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v20.i20.6309