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Comparison of Self-Expanding Metal Stents and Urgent Surgery for Left-Sided Malignant Colonic Obstruction in Elderly Patients
Acute left-sided malignant colonic obstruction is common in elderly patients and multiple treatment options exist. To date, the use of self-expanding metallic stents (SEMS) in elderly patients has not been ade...
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Open AccessFactors associated with mortality risk for malignant colonic obstruction in elderly patients
Acute colonic obstruction is the most common complication of colorectal cancer (CRC) in elderly patients. Medical treatment has been associated with higher perioperative morbidity and mortality rates. There is...