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LAMS use in malignant stricture of duodenal apex with synchronous malignant biliary obstruction: a potentially effective and simpler endoscopic approach
We report the first case of lumen apposing metal stent (LAMS) use in malignant stricture of the duodenal apex to treat gastric outlet obstruction...
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Impact of sarcopenia on recurrent biliary obstruction after EUS-guided biliary drainage in patients with malignant biliary obstruction
Background and aimsSarcopenia is an important prognostic factor for cancer patients. The aim of this study was to assess the ability of sarcopenia to...
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Factors associated with patency of self-expandable metal stents in malignant biliary obstruction
IntroductionEndoscopic self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) placement is the key endoscopic treatment for unresectable malignant biliary obstruction....
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Predictors in the treatment of malignant central airway obstruction with silicone stents
PurposeTo examine the role of the silicone stent in palliation of malignant central airway obstruction and identify potential preprocedural...
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Treatment of malignant airway obstruction with Y-shape sigma stent loaded with I125 seeds installed via rigid bronchoscopy
PurposeTo summarize and analyze the safety and efficacy of a Y-shape Sigma stent loaded with I 125 in patients with inoperable malignant main airway...
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5-year oncological outcomes in left-sided malignant colonic obstruction: stent as bridge to surgery
BackgroundA considerable number of patients with colon cancer present with a colonic obstruction. The use of self-expanding metallic stents (SEMS) as...
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Short and long outcomes of endoscopic bilateral metal stent placement for malignant hilar biliary obstruction: Tertiary care oncology centre experience
IntroductionPlacement of biliary self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) has been effective for palliation of unresectable hilar malignant biliary...
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Abdominal compartment syndrome as a complication of endoscopic carbon dioxide insufflation in a patient with malignant bowel obstruction: a case report
BackgroundA self-expandable metal stent is often placed as a bridge to elective surgical treatment of left-sided malignant obstruction of the colon...
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WallFlex® and Evolution® Duodenal Stents Have Similar Efficacy but Different Safety for Malignant Gastric Outlet Obstruction
BackgroundThe WallFlex ® and Evolution ® stents are the most widely used duodenal stents, but no study has compared them.
AimsWe aimed to compare the...
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Endoscopic ultrasound-guided hepaticogastrostomy vs. antegrade metal stent placement kee** an access route in patients with malignant biliary obstruction
BackgroundFew studies have compared endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided hepaticogastrostomy (HGS) with EUS-guided antegrade metal stent placement...
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Endoscopic ultrasonography-guided gastroenterostomy versus surgical gastrojejunostomy for palliation of malignant gastric outlet obstruction (ENDURO): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundMalignant gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) is a debilitating condition that frequently occurs in patients with malignancies of the distal...
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Impact of cholangitis on survival of patients with malignant biliary obstruction treated with percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage
PurposeTo evaluate the impact of cholangitis on survival of patients with gastrointestinal cancer and malignant biliary obstruction treated with...
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Propensity score-matched retrospective cohort study of endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastroenterostomy and enteral stenting for malignant gastric outlet obstruction
BackgroundSymptomatic malignant gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) significantly reduce patients’ quality of life. Endoscopic treatment involves...
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The optimal surgery timing after stenting in colorectal cancer patients with malignant obstruction: additionally compared with emergency surgery
BackgroundThis study aimed to determine short-term and long-term outcomes according to time intervals after stenting and compared them with those of...
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A Meta-Analysis of Endoscopic Stenting Versus Surgical Treatment for Malignant Gastric Outlet Obstruction
Background and AimSurgical gastrojejunostomy (GJJ) and endoscopic stenting (ES) are the two most available treatments for palliation of malignant...
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Safety of skip** the tract dilation step for EUS-guided biliary drainage in patients with unresectable malignant biliary obstruction (with video)
BackgroundThin delivery system stents can be inserted directly without the need for a tract dilation step and are expected to reduce bile leakage...
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Safety and efficacy of biliary suprapapillary metal and plastic stents in malignant biliary obstruction: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Background and aimsBiliary drainage is vital in managing malignant biliary obstruction (MBO). Suprapapillary stenting has emerged as a viable...
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Malignant obstruction of the inferior vena cava: clinical experience with the self-expanding Sinus-XL stent system
PurposeTo evaluate the technical and clinical outcome of Sinus-XL stent placement in patients with malignant obstruction syndrome of the inferior...
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The evaluation of bilateral stenting using braided or laser-cut self-expandable metallic stent for malignant hilar biliary obstruction
ObjectivesBilateral self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) placement for unresectable malignant hilar biliary obstruction (UMHBO) is an effective...
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Management of Malignant Small Bowel Obstruction: Is Intestinal Bypass Effective Palliation?
Background/PurposeMalignant small bowel obstruction (mSBO) is a common consequence of advanced malignancies. Surgical consultation is common, however...
