Enteral stents: Complications and their management

The treatment of malignant colonic and gastric outlet obstruction with self-expanding metallic stents (SEMS) is an established technique that can be performed by radiologic or a combination of radiologic and endoscopic guidance. The procedure is very effective to relieve the obstructive symptoms of...

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Published in:	Gastrointestinal intervention Vol. 5; no. 2; pp. 138 - 148
Main Authors:	Lopera, Jorge E., Gregorio, Miguel Angel de, Laborda, Alicia, Casta?o, Rodrigo
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Society of Gastrointestinal Intervention 31-07-2016
Subjects:	Colonic neoplasms Complications Gastric outlet obstruction Pancreatic neoplasms Self-expandable metal stents
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Summary:	The treatment of malignant colonic and gastric outlet obstruction with self-expanding metallic stents (SEMS) is an established technique that can be performed by radiologic or a combination of radiologic and endoscopic guidance. The procedure is very effective to relieve the obstructive symptoms of advanced malignancies, with important clinical benefits and significant improvement in quality of life for the patients. Despite much advancement in the designs of SEMS, enteral stent placement is still associated with some significant early and late complications. Stent dysfunction mainly caused by tumor ingrowth/over growth, and stent migration when covered stent are used, are relatively common complications and many times require reinterventions.
ISSN:	2636-0004 2213-1795 2636-0012
DOI:	10.18528/gii160005