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Bravington A, Obita G, Baddeley E, Johnson MJ, Murtagh FE, Currow DC, Boland EG, Nelson A, Seddon K, Oliver A, Noble SI, Boland JW. The range and suitability of outcome measures used in the assessment of palliative treatment for inoperable malignant bowel obstruction: A systematic review. Palliat Med 2022; 36:1336-1350. [PMID: 36131489 PMCID: PMC10150264 DOI: 10.1177/02692163221122352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Malignant bowel obstruction, a complication of certain advanced cancers, causes severe symptoms which profoundly affect quality of life. Clinical management remains complex, and outcome assessment is inconsistent. AIM To identify outcomes evaluating palliative treatment for inoperable malignant bowel obstruction, as part of a four-phase study developing a core outcome set. DESIGN The review is reported in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA); PROSPERO (ID: CRD42019150648). Eligible studies included at least one subgroup with obstruction below the ligament of Treitz undergoing palliative treatment for inoperable malignant bowel obstruction. Study quality was not assessed because the review does not evaluate efficacy. DATA SOURCES Medline, Embase, the Cochrane Database, CINAHL, PSYCinfo Caresearch, Open Grey and BASE were searched for trials and observational studies in October 2021. RESULTS A total of 4769 studies were screened, 290 full texts retrieved and 80 (13,898 participants) included in a narrative synthesis; 343 outcomes were extracted verbatim and pooled into 90 unique terms across six domains: physiological, nutrition, life impact, resource use, mortality and survival. Prevalent outcomes included adverse events (78% of studies), survival (54%), symptom control (39%) and mortality (31%). Key individual symptoms assessed were vomiting (41% of studies), nausea (34%) and pain (33%); 19% of studies assessed quality of life. CONCLUSIONS Assessment focuses on survival, complications and overall symptom control. There is a need for definitions of treatment 'success' that are meaningful to patients, a more consistent approach to symptom assessment, and greater consideration of how to measure wellbeing in this population.
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- Alison Bravington
- Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Kingston upon Hull, UK
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- Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Centre, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Kingston upon Hull, UK
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- Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Kingston upon Hull, UK
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- Queen's Centre for Oncology and Haematology, Cottingham, Hull, UK
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- Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Centre, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Centre, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- National Cancer Research Institute, Consumer Liaison Group, Trans-Humber Consumer Research Panel, London, UK
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- Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Centre, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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- Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre, Hull York Medical School, University of Hull, Kingston upon Hull, UK
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Boeding JRE, Ramphal W, Rijken AM, Crolla RMPH, Verhoef C, Gobardhan PD, Schreinemakers JMJ. A Systematic Review Comparing Emergency Resection and Staged Treatment for Curable Obstructing Right-Sided Colon Cancer. Ann Surg Oncol 2021; 28:3545-3555. [PMID: 33067743 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-020-09124-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Accepted: 08/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Treatment for obstructing colon cancer (OCC) is controversial because the outcome of acute resection is less favorable than for patients without obstruction. Few studies have investigated curable right-sided OCC, and patients with OCC usually undergo acute resection. This study aimed to better understand the outcome and best management of potentially curable right-sided OCC. METHODS A systematic review of studies was performed with a focus on differences in mortality and morbidity between emergency resection and staged treatment for patients with potentially curable right-sided OCC. In March 2019, the study searched Embase, Medline, Web of Science, Cochrane, and Google scholar databases according to PRISMA guidelines using search terms related to "colon tumour," "stenosis or obstruction and surgery," and "decompression or stents." All English-language studies reporting emergency or staged treatment for potentially curable right-sided OCC were included in the review. Emergency resection and staged resection were compared for mortality, morbidity, complications, and survival. RESULTS Nine studies were found to be eligible and comprised 600 patients treated with curative intent for their right-sided OCC by emergency resection or staged resection. The mean overall complication rate was 42% (range 19-54%) after emergency resection, and 30% (range 7-44%) after staged treatment. The average mortality rate was 7.2% (range 0-14.5%) after emergency resection and 1.2% (range 0-6.3%) after staged treatment. The 5-year disease-free and overall survival rates were comparable for the two treatments. CONCLUSIONS The patients who received staged treatment for right-sided OCC had lower mortality rates, fewer complications, and fewer anastomotic leaks and stoma creations than the patients who had emergency resection.
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- Jeske R E Boeding
- Department of Surgery, Amphia Hospital, Breda, The Netherlands.
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Surgery, Amphia Hospital, Breda, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amphia Hospital, Breda, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Erasmus MC Cancer Institute, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Karabulut M, Bas K, Gönenç M, Kalayci MU, Bozkurt MA, TemizgöNüL KB, Alisx H. Self-expanding Metallic Stents in Acute Mechanical Intestinal Obstructions Resulting from Colorectal Malignancies. Am Surg 2020. [DOI: 10.1177/000313481307901220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Endoscopic colonic stenting with self-expanding metallic stents is now widely used to treat malignant large bowel obstruction, where temporary or permanent decompression of the large bowel is desired. The medical records of patients who underwent endoscopic colonic stenting for malignant large bowel obstruction between May 2004 and May 2011 were reviewed. Success rate, morbidity, and mortality rate along with patient characteristics were documented. Sixty-seven patients were included. The procedure was used as a bridge to surgery in 38 and as a palliative measure in 29. Success rate was 95.5 per cent. Perforation and reobstruction occurred in three and three patients, respectively. All of the patients who developed perforation or reobstruction underwent emergency surgery. Endoscopic stenting offers a safe and effective treatment option in patients with malignant large bowel obstruction with comparable outcomes.
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- Mehmet Karabulut
- Istanbul Bakιrköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital, Clinic of General Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey; and
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- Near East University Hospital, Department of General Surgery, Nicosia, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
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- Istanbul Bakιrköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital, Clinic of General Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey; and
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- Istanbul Bakιrköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital, Clinic of General Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey; and
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- Istanbul Bakιrköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital, Clinic of General Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey; and
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- Istanbul Bakιrköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital, Clinic of General Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey; and
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- Istanbul Bakιrköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital, Clinic of General Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey; and
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Seo SY, Kim SW. Endoscopic Management of Malignant Colonic Obstruction. Clin Endosc 2020; 53:9-17. [PMID: 31906606 PMCID: PMC7003005 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2019.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2019] [Accepted: 09/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Advanced colorectal cancer can cause acute colonic obstruction, which is a life-threatening condition that requires emergency bowel decompression. Malignant colonic obstruction has traditionally been treated using emergency surgery, including primary resection or stoma formation. However, relatively high rates of complications, such as anastomosis site leakage, have been considered as major concerns for emergency surgery. Endoscopic management of malignant colonic obstruction using a self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) was introduced 20 years ago and it has been used as a first-line palliative treatment. However, endoscopic treatment of malignant colonic obstruction using SEMSs as a bridge to surgery remains controversial owing to short-term complications and longterm oncological outcomes. In this review, the current status of and recommendations for endoscopic management using SEMSs for malignant colonic obstruction will be discussed.
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- Seung Young Seo
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Biomedical Research Institute, Chonbuk National University Hospital and Medical School, Jeonju, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Biomedical Research Institute, Chonbuk National University Hospital and Medical School, Jeonju, Korea
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Morita S, Yamamoto K, Ogawa A, Naito A, Mizuno H, Yoshioka S, Matsumura T, Ohta K, Suzuki R, Matsuda C, Hata T, Nishimura J, Mizushima T, Doki Y, Mori M. Benefits of using a self-expandable metallic stent as a bridge to surgery for right- and left-sided obstructive colorectal cancers. Surg Today 2018; 49:32-37. [DOI: 10.1007/s00595-018-1701-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2018] [Accepted: 07/19/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Bagdasarov VV, Bagdasarova EA, Pavlov PV, Karchevskiy EV. [Transtumoral decompression in acute left-sided colonic obstruction]. Khirurgiia (Mosk) 2018:22-29. [PMID: 29953096 DOI: 10.17116/hirurgia2018622-29] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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AIM To prove an effectiveness of transtumoral decompression in patients with acute malignant left-sided colonic obstruction. MATERIAL AND METHODS 154 patients with acute left-side colonic obstruction were enrolled. Patients were divided into 4 groups. In groups 1-3 (n=120) patients underwent surgery at the moment of colonic obstruction, in 34 patients obstruction was managed with transtumoral decompression followed by radical surgery. Self-expanding metallic stents (SEMS) were used in these patients. Radical and palliative procedures at the moment of colonic obstruction are associated with high rate of postoperative complications and mortality. RESULTS Transtumoral decompression in malignant colonic obstruction resolves the main objectives of complicated colonic cancer management: absence of surgical trauma, endotracheal narcosis, reduced risk of abdominal infection, possible multidisciplinary assessment of patient's status and preparation for radical surgery.
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- V V Bagdasarov
- Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University Moscow, Russia
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- Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University Moscow, Russia
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- Hertzen Moscow Oncology Research Institute, Russia
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- Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University Moscow, Russia
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Kawa B, Thomson B, Rabone A, Sharma H, Wetton C, Wright C, Ignotus P, Shaw A. Percutaneous Antegrade Colonic Stent Insertion Using a Proximal Trans-peritoneal Colopexy Technique. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2018; 41:1618-1623. [PMID: 29946942 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-018-2002-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2018] [Accepted: 05/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Conventionally, colonic stents are inserted with a retrograde trans-anal approach-however, stenting of right-sided or proximal transverse colon lesions may pose a challenge due to tortuosity or long distances. We report three successful cases of percutaneous antegrade colonic stenting in patients using a proximal trans-peritoneal colopexy technique. MATERIALS AND METHODS Three patients underwent a proximal trans-peritoneal colopexy technique for antegrade colonic stent placement. The patients included three males, ages 89, 92 and 55, who were unsuitable for conventional methods. All patients had a colopexy with the aid of three gastropexy sutures performed under CT or fluoroscopic guidance and subsequent colonic access, followed by the crossing lesion and subsequent deployment of an uncovered colonic stent. A 10-Fr pigtail catheter was exchanged for the sheath, capped and left in place along with the colopexy suture anchors. RESULTS Percutaneous antegrade colonic stent placement was technically successful in all patients with no complications. Follow-up at 10 days, a tubogram confirmed stent patency. The pigtail drain and suture anchors were subsequently removed. CONCLUSION Antegrade colonic stenting with the use of a three point colopexy is a straightforward well-tolerated procedure and is a useful technique in a cohort of patients in whom conventional stenting has failed/is unsuitable. Additionally, we believe we have reported the first two cases involving transverse colon access for stenting.
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- Bhavin Kawa
- Department of Interventional Radiology, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Pembury, TN24QJ, UK.
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Pembury, TN24QJ, UK
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Pembury, TN24QJ, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Pembury, UK
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Pembury, TN24QJ, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Pembury, UK
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Pembury, TN24QJ, UK
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Pembury, TN24QJ, UK
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Crespí-Mir A, Romero-Marcos JM, de la Llave-Serralvo A, Dolz-Abadía C, Cifuentes-Ródenas JA. Impact on surgical and oncological results of the use of colonic stents as a bridge to surgery for potentially curable occlusive colorectal neoplasms. Cir Esp 2018; 96:419-428. [PMID: 29669684 DOI: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2018.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2017] [Revised: 02/08/2018] [Accepted: 03/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The outcomes of patients treated with colonic stents as a bridge to surgery (BTS) have recently been questioned in terms of safety and long-term oncologic outcomes. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects on surgical and oncologic outcomes of colonic stents as a BTS for potentially resectable obstructive colorectal cancer. METHODS We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients operated on for potentially resectable obstructive colorectal cancer with or without distant disease between September 2002 and October 2015, comparing the patients treated with a colonic stent as a BTS (Stent group) with those directly operated on (Surgery group). RESULTS Twenty patients underwent urgent surgery, while stent placement as a BTS was attempted in 57 patients. The Stent group had more patients treated with a laparoscopic approach (64.9 vs. 5%, P<.001), higher primary anastomosis rate (91.2 vs. 55%, P=.001), less need for stomata (10.5 vs. 50%, P=.001) and shorter postoperative hospital stay (7 vs. 12 days, P=.014). Thirty-day morbidity was reduced in the Stent group, although not significantly (29.8 vs. 50%, P=.104). However, 30-day mortality was significantly lower (1.8 vs. 20%, P=.015). Regarding the long-term oncologic outcomes, no significant differences were found when comparing overall survival, disease-free survival, local recurrence-free survival, distant recurrence-free survival or progression-free survival. CONCLUSIONS Colonic stenting as a BTS for potentially resectable obstructive colorectal cancer seems to offer better surgical and equal long-term oncologic outcomes when compared to those of patients directly operated on.
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- Antònia Crespí-Mir
- Servicio de Cirugía General, Hospital Son Llàtzer, Palma de Mallorca, España
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- Servicio de Gastroenterología, Hospital Son Llàtzer, Palma de Mallorca, España
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Feo L, Polcino M, Nash GM. Resection of the Primary Tumor in Stage IV Colorectal Cancer: When Is It Necessary? Surg Clin North Am 2017; 97:657-669. [PMID: 28501253 DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2017.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Management of metastatic colorectal cancer requires accurate staging and multidisciplinary evaluation, leading to a consensus treatment plan with the ultimate goal of increasing survival and improving the quality of life, while taking into consideration the patient's performance status, disease burden, and goals of care. Since the introduction of multidrug chemotherapeutic regimens, survival of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer has improved. Many patients with unresectable disease are undergoing surgery for asymptomatic primary tumors despite evidence that it is usually a futile intervention. Palliative measures for local control of the primary tumor include colonic stents, laser therapy, and fulguration.
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- Leandro Feo
- Colorectal Service, Department of Surgery, Catholic Medical Center, 100 McGregor Street, Suite 3100, Manchester, NH 03102, USA
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, St. Barnabas Hospital, 4422 Third Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457, USA
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- Colorectal Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1233 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065, USA.
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Siddiqui A, Cosgrove N, Yan LH, Brandt D, Janowski R, Kalra A, Zhan T, Baron TH, Repici A, Taylor LJ, Adler DG. Long-term outcomes of palliative colonic stenting versus emergency surgery for acute proximal malignant colonic obstruction: a multicenter trial. Endosc Int Open 2017; 5:E232-E238. [PMID: 28367495 PMCID: PMC5362371 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-102403] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background and study aims Long-term data are limited regarding clinical outcomes of self-expanding metal stents as an alternative for surgery in the treatment of acute proximal MBO. The aim of this study was to compare the long-term outcomes of stenting to surgery for palliation in patients with incurable obstructive CRC for lesions proximal to the splenic flexure. Patients and methods Retrospective multicenter cohort study of obstructing proximal CRC patients with who underwent insertion of a SEMS (n = 69) or surgery (n = 36) from 1999 to 2014. The primary endpoint was relief of obstruction. Secondary endpoints included technical success, duration of hospital stay, early and late adverse events (AEs) and survival. Results Technical success was achieved in 62/69 (89.8 %) patients in the SEMS group and in 36 /36 (100 %) patients who underwent surgery (P = 0.09). In the SEMS group, 10 patients underwent stenting as a bridge to surgery and 59 underwent stent placement for palliation. Clinical relief was achieved in 78 % of patients with stenting and in 100 % of patients who underwent surgery (P < 0.001). Patients with SEMS had significantly less acute AEs compared to the surgery group (7.2 % vs. 30.5 %, P = 0.003). Hospital mortality for the SEMS group was 0 % compared to 5.6 % in the surgery group (P = 0.11). Patients in the SEMS group had a significantly shorter median hospital stay (4 days) as compared to the surgery group (8 days) (P < 0.01). Maintenance of decompression without the recurrence of bowel obstruction until death or last follow-up was lower in the SEMS group (73.9 %) than the surgery group (97.3 %; P = 0.003). SEMS placement was associated with higher long-term complication rates compared to surgery (21 % and 11 % P = 0.27). Late SEMS AEs included occlusion (10 %), migration (5 %), and colonic ulcer (6 %). At 120 weeks, survival in the SEMS group was 5.6 % vs. 0 % in the surgery group (P = 0.8). Conclusions Technical and clinical success associated with proximal colonic obstruction are higher with surgery when compared to SEMS, but surgery is associated with longer hospital stays and more early AEs. SEMS should be considered the initial mode of therapy in patients with acute proximal MBO and surgery should be reserved for SEMS failure, as surgery involves a high morbidity and mortality.
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- Ali Siddiqui
- Jefferson University School of Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Jefferson University School of Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Jefferson University School of Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Jefferson University School of Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Jefferson University School of Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Jefferson University School of Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Jefferson University School of Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- University of North Carolina, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
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- Department of Gastroenterology, IRCCS Istituto Clinico Humanitas, Milan, Italy
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- University of Utah School of Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
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- University of Utah School of Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States,Corresponding author Douglas G. Adler MD, FACG, AGAF, FASGE, Professor of Medicine Director of Therapeutic EndoscopyDirector, GI Fellowship ProgramGastroenterology and HepatologyUniversity of Utah School of MedicineHuntsman Cancer Center30N 1900E 4R118Salt Lake City, Utah 84132
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Self-expanding metallic stent as a bridge to surgery in the treatment of left colon cancer obstruction: Cost-benefit analysis and oncologic results. Cir Esp 2017; 95:143-151. [PMID: 28336185 DOI: 10.1016/j.ciresp.2016.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2016] [Accepted: 12/26/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The use of a self-expanding metallic stent as a bridge to surgery in acute malignant left colonic obstruction has been suggested as an alternative treatment to emergency surgery. The aim of the present study was to compare the morbi-mortality, cost-benefit and long-term oncological outcomes of both therapeutic options. METHODS This is a prospective, comparative, controlled, non-randomized study (2005-2010) performed in a specialized unit. The study included 82 patients with left colon cancer obstruction treated by stent as a bridge to surgery (n=27) or emergency surgery (n=55) operated with local curative intention. The main outcome measures (postoperative morbi-mortaliy, cost-benefit, stoma rate and long-term oncological outcomes) were compared based on an "intention-to-treat" analysis. RESULTS There were no significant statistical differences between the two groups in terms of preoperative data and tumor characteristics. The technically successful stenting rate was 88.9% (11.1% perforation during stent placement) and clinical success was 81.4%. No difference was observed in postoperative morbi-mortality rates. The primary anastomosis rate was higher in the bridge to surgery group compared to the emergency surgery group (77.8% vs. 56.4%; P=.05). The mean costs in the emergency surgery group resulted to be €1,391.9 more expensive per patient than in the bridge to surgery group. There was no significant statistical difference in oncological long-term outcomes. CONCLUSIONS The use of self-expanding metalllic stents as a bridge to surgery is a safe option in the urgent treatment of obstructive left colon cancer, with similar short and long-term results compared to direct surgery, inferior mean costs and a higher rate of primary anastomosis.
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Radiologic Placement of Uncovered Stents for the Treatment of Malignant Colonic Obstruction Proximal to the Descending Colon. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2016; 40:99-105. [PMID: 27671155 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-016-1474-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2016] [Accepted: 09/19/2016] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the safety, feasibility, and patency rates of radiologic placement of uncovered stents for the treatment of malignant colonic obstruction proximal to the descending colon. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a retrospective, single-center study. From May 2003 to March 2015, 53 image-guided placements of uncovered stents (44 initial placements, 9 secondary placements) were attempted in 44 patients (male:female = 23:21; mean age, 71.8 years). The technical and clinical success, complication rates, and patency rates of the stents were also evaluated. Technical success was defined as the successful deployment of the stent under fluoroscopic guidance alone and clinical success was defined as the relief of obstructive symptoms or signs within 48 h of stent deployment. RESULTS In total, 12 (27.3 %) patients underwent preoperative decompression, while 32 (72.7 %) underwent decompression with palliative intent. The technical success rate was 93.2 % (41/44) for initial placement and 88.9 % (8/9) for secondary placement. Secondary stent placement in the palliative group was required in nine patients after successful initial stent placement due to stent obstruction from tumor ingrowth (n = 7) and stent migration (n = 2). The symptoms of obstruction were relieved in all successful cases (100 %). In the palliative group, the patency rates were 94.4 % at 1 month, 84.0 % at 3 months, 64.8 % at 6 months, and 48.6 % at 12 months. CONCLUSIONS The radiologic placement of uncovered stents for the treatment of malignant obstruction proximal to the descending colon is feasible and safe, and provides acceptable clinical results.
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Sagar J. Role of colonic stents in the management of colorectal cancers. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2016; 8:198-204. [PMID: 26962401 PMCID: PMC4766252 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v8.i4.198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2015] [Revised: 12/07/2015] [Accepted: 12/18/2015] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Colorectal cancer is one of the commonly encountered cancers across the Western World. In United Kingdom, this constitutes third most common ranked cancer and second most common ranked cause of cancer related deaths. Its acute presentation as a malignant colonic obstruction imposes challenges in its management. Colonic stent has been used for many years to alleviate acute obstruction in such cases allowing optimisation of patient's physiological status and adequate staging of cancer. In this review, current literature evidence regarding use of colonic stent in acute malignant colonic obstruction is critically appraised and recommendations on the use of colonic stent are advocated.
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Kim EJ, Kim YJ. Stents for colorectal obstruction: Past, present, and future. World J Gastroenterol 2016; 22:842-852. [PMID: 26811630 PMCID: PMC4716082 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i2.842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2015] [Revised: 10/22/2015] [Accepted: 11/19/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Since the development of uncovered self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) in the 1990s, endoscopic stents have evolved dramatically. Application of new materials and new designs has expanded the indications for enteral SEMS. At present, enteral stents are considered the first-line modality for palliative care, and numerous types of enteral stents are under development for extended clinical usage, beyond a merely palliative purpose. Herein, we will discuss the current status and the future development of lower enteral stents.
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Askari A, Malietzis G, Nachiappan S, Antoniou A, Jenkins J, Kennedy R, Faiz O. Defining characteristics of patients with colorectal cancer requiring emergency surgery. Int J Colorectal Dis 2015; 30:1329-36. [PMID: 26169634 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-015-2313-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/29/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Emergency surgery for colorectal cancer has been associated with high mortality. The aim of this study is to determine factors predictive of undergoing emergency surgery, of 30-day mortality, and explore the role of screening in patients undergoing emergency surgery. METHODS All patients at our unit, undergoing surgery for colorectal cancer between 2004 and 2014 were included. Data on patient demographics, tumour staging, admission type, comorbidity score, mortality data, and screening data were analysed. Multivariable analyses were carried out to determine predictors of undergoing emergency surgery as well as mortality postoperatively. RESULTS A total of 1911 consecutive patients underwent elective and emergency surgery for colorectal cancer. Of the 263 patients who underwent emergency surgery for CRC, 37.3 % (n = 98) had right-sided colonic cancers. Multivariable analyses determined right-sided cancers (OR 2.92, 95 % CI 2.03-4.20, p < 0.001) and stage IV tumours to be independently associated with undergoing emergency surgery (OR 6.64, 95 % CI 2.86-15.42, p < 0.001). Undergoing emergency surgery was an independent predictor of 30-day mortality (OR 9.62, 95 % CI 5.96-15.54, p < 0.001). Of the 50 patients that died within 30 days in the emergency surgery group, 32 % were in patients with right-sided colon cancers. Cancer detection through guaiac faecal occult blood testing (gFOBT) amongst this group is low with six out of nine patients having a false negative gFOBT test. CONCLUSION Emergency CRC surgery is associated with high mortality. Alternative screening strategies that improve detection of proximal colon cancers may reduce the number of patients undergoing emergency surgery for right-sided cancers.
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- Alan Askari
- Surgical Epidemiology, Trials and Outcome Centre (SETOC), St Mark's Hospital & Academic Institute, Northwick Park, Watford Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 3UJ, UK
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- Surgical Epidemiology, Trials and Outcome Centre (SETOC), St Mark's Hospital & Academic Institute, Northwick Park, Watford Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 3UJ, UK
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- Surgical Epidemiology, Trials and Outcome Centre (SETOC), St Mark's Hospital & Academic Institute, Northwick Park, Watford Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 3UJ, UK
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- Surgical Epidemiology, Trials and Outcome Centre (SETOC), St Mark's Hospital & Academic Institute, Northwick Park, Watford Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 3UJ, UK.,Department of Surgery & Cancer, Imperial College, St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London, W21NY, UK
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- Surgical Epidemiology, Trials and Outcome Centre (SETOC), St Mark's Hospital & Academic Institute, Northwick Park, Watford Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 3UJ, UK.,Department of Surgery & Cancer, Imperial College, St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London, W21NY, UK
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- Surgical Epidemiology, Trials and Outcome Centre (SETOC), St Mark's Hospital & Academic Institute, Northwick Park, Watford Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 3UJ, UK.,Department of Surgery & Cancer, Imperial College, St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London, W21NY, UK
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- Surgical Epidemiology, Trials and Outcome Centre (SETOC), St Mark's Hospital & Academic Institute, Northwick Park, Watford Road, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 3UJ, UK. .,Department of Surgery & Cancer, Imperial College, St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London, W21NY, UK.
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A Novel Foam Contrast Agent Suitable for Fluoroscopic Interventional Procedure: Comparative Study of Physical Properties and Experimental Intervention in Animal Model. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2015; 2015:974537. [PMID: 26366422 PMCID: PMC4558424 DOI: 10.1155/2015/974537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2015] [Accepted: 07/15/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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In fluoroscopic contrast study for interventional procedure, liquid contrast agent may be diluted in body fluid, losing its contrast effect. We developed a novel contrast agent of “foam state” to maintain contrast effect for enough time and performed a comparative study of physical properties and its usefulness in experimental intervention in animal model. The mean size of microbubble of foam contrast was 13.8 ± 3.6 µm. The viscosity was 201.0 ± 0.624 cP (centipoise) and the specific gravity was 0.616. The foam decayed slowly and it had 97.5 minutes of half-life. In terms of the sustainability in a slow flow environment, foam contrast washed out much more slowly than a conventional contrast. In experimental colonic stent placement, foam contrast revealed significantly better results than conventional contrast in procedure time, total amount of contrast usage, and the number of injections (p < 0.05). Our foam contrast has high viscosity and low specific gravity and maintains foam state for a sufficient time. Foam contrast with these properties was useful in experimental intervention in animal model. We anticipate that foam contrast may be applied to various kinds of interventional procedures.
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Amelung FJ, de Beaufort HWL, Siersema PD, Verheijen PM, Consten ECJ. Emergency resection versus bridge to surgery with stenting in patients with acute right-sided colonic obstruction: a systematic review focusing on mortality and morbidity rates. Int J Colorectal Dis 2015; 30:1147-55. [PMID: 25935448 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-015-2216-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/16/2015] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE No consensus exists on the optimal treatment of acute malignant right-sided colonic obstruction (RSCO). This systematic review aims to compare procedure-related mortality and morbidity rates between primary resection and stent placement as a bridge to surgery followed by elective resection for patients with acute RSCO. METHODS PubMed, Embase and Cochrane library were searched for all relevant literature. Primary endpoints were procedure-related mortality and morbidity. Methodological quality of the included studies was assessed using the MINORS criteria. RESULTS Fourteen cohort studies were eligible for analysis. A total of 2873 patients were included in the acute resection group and 155 patients in the stent group. Mean mortality rate for patients who underwent acute resection with primary anastomosis was 10.8% (8.1-18.5%). Overall mortality for patients initially treated with a colonic stent followed with elective resection was 0%. Major morbidity was 23.9% (9.3-35.6%) and 0.8% (0-4.8%), respectively. Both mortality and major morbidity were significantly different. In addition, stent placement shows lower rates of anastomotic leakages (0 vs 9.1%) and fewer permanent ileostomies (0 vs 1.0%). CONCLUSION Primary resection for patients with acute RSCO seems to be associated with higher mortality and major morbidity rates than stent placement and elective resection. In addition, stent placement resulted in fewer anastomotic leakages and permanent ileostomies. However, as no high-level studies are available on the optimal treatment of RSCO and proximal stenting is considered technically challenging, future comparative studies are warranted for the development of an evidence-based clinical decision guideline.
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- F J Amelung
- Department of Surgery, Meander Medical Center, Maatweg 3, 3813TZ, Amersfoort, The Netherlands,
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Kobayashi Y, Komazawa Y, Kusunoki M, Takahashi Y, Uno G, Yuki M, Sugiyama A, Shizuku T, Kinoshita Y. Novel stenting method for malignant right colonic stenosis using ultra-thin endoscopy: Report of four cases. Dig Endosc 2015; 27:704-7. [PMID: 25630914 DOI: 10.1111/den.12450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2014] [Accepted: 01/26/2015] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Placement of a self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) is recognized as a safe and effective procedure for patients with malignant severe colonic stenosis. However, reports of this stent for right-sided colonic stenosis are limited, possibly as a result of technical difficulties. We report a new method for delivering SEMS to the site of right-sided colonic stenosis in four patients with malignant right-sided colonic stenosis. Technical success was obtained with sequential use of a double-balloon endoscope and ultrathin endoscope, while we also injected non-ionic contrast agent into the submucosal layer as a marker for stenting under fluoroscopy. There were no adverse events noted during the procedure and clinical improvement was seen in all four cases. In conclusion, SEMS placement for right-sided malignant colonic stenosis with our newly developed method appears to be safe and effective, and can be used for decompression of the right colon.
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- Yoshiya Kobayashi
- Division of Internal Medicine, Izumo City General Medical Center, Shimane, Japan
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- Division of Internal Medicine, Izumo City General Medical Center, Shimane, Japan
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- Division of Internal Medicine, Izumo City General Medical Center, Shimane, Japan
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- Division of Internal Medicine, Izumo City General Medical Center, Shimane, Japan
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- Division of Internal Medicine, Izumo City General Medical Center, Shimane, Japan
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- Division of Internal Medicine, Izumo City General Medical Center, Shimane, Japan
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- Division of Surgery, Izumo City General Medical Center, Shimane, Japan
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- Division of Internal Medicine, Izumo City General Medical Center, Shimane, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Shimane University, Shimane, Japan
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Efficacy of self-expanding metallic stent for right-sided colonic obstruction due to carcinoma before 1-stage laparoscopic surgery. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2015; 24:537-41. [PMID: 24710252 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0b013e3182937c17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of this small study was to assess the clinical outcomes of self-expanding metallic stent (SEMS) placement followed by 1-stage laparoscopic resection for treatment of acute right-sided colonic obstruction due to carcinoma. METHOD From January 2012 to December 2012, we performed 1-stage laparoscopic colectomy after placement of SEMS for right-sided obstructive colon carcinoma in 4 patients. RESULTS SEMS placement was technically successful in all cases and symptoms were immediately relieved. The presence of the endoluminal stent did not prevent a laparoscopic approach; moreover, decompression of the bowel obstruction provided a wide field of view and working space for the laparoscopic procedure. There were no cases of conversion to laparotomy and no intraoperative complications. CONCLUSION One-stage laparoscopic surgery, as a minimally invasive therapy, can be safely performed by SEMS placement in patients with acute right-sided colonic obstruction due to carcinoma. A large sample study is required to confirm the efficacy of this procedure.
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van Hooft JE, van Halsema EE, Vanbiervliet G, Beets-Tan RGH, DeWitt JM, Donnellan F, Dumonceau JM, Glynne-Jones RGT, Hassan C, Jiménez-Perez J, Meisner S, Muthusamy VR, Parker MC, Regimbeau JM, Sabbagh C, Sagar J, Tanis PJ, Vandervoort J, Webster GJ, Manes G, Barthet MA, Repici A. Self-expandable metal stents for obstructing colonic and extracolonic cancer: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Clinical Guideline. Gastrointest Endosc 2014; 80:747-61.e675. [PMID: 25436393 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2014.09.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2014] [Accepted: 08/25/2014] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Jeanin E van Hooft
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- UBC Division of Gastroenterology, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, Canada
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
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- Endoscopy Unit, Gastroenterology Department, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
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- Endoscopy Unit, Digestive Disease Center, Bispebjerg University Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Department of Digestive and Oncological Surgery, University Hospital of Amiens, France
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- Department of Digestive and Oncological Surgery, University Hospital of Amiens, France
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, United Kingdom
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- Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Onze-Lieve-Vrouwziekenhuis, Aalst, Belgium
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University College Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, Guido Salvini Hospital, Garbagnate Milanese/Rho, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hôpital Nord, Aix Marseille Université, Marseille, France
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Lo X, Li KH, Fok BKL, Poon MCM, Cheung MHY, Li RSK, Leong HT. Protocol-driven self-expanding metallic stenting for malignant large-bowel obstruction in a district hospital. SURGICAL PRACTICE 2014. [DOI: 10.1111/1744-1633.12077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Xina Lo
- Department of Surgery; North District Hospital; Hong Kong
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- Department of Surgery; North District Hospital; Hong Kong
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- Department of Surgery; Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital; Hong Kong
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- Department of Surgery; North District Hospital; Hong Kong
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van Halsema EE, van Hooft JE. Outcome and complications of stenting for malignant obstruction. TECHNIQUES IN GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tgie.2014.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Meisner S. Stent for palliation of advanced colorectal cancer. TECHNIQUES IN GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tgie.2014.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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van Halsema EE, van Hooft JE, Small AJ, Baron TH, García-Cano J, Cheon JH, Lee MS, Kwon SH, Mucci-Hennekinne S, Fockens P, Dijkgraaf MGW, Repici A. Perforation in colorectal stenting: a meta-analysis and a search for risk factors. Gastrointest Endosc 2014; 79:970-82.e7; quiz 983.e2, 983.e5. [PMID: 24650852 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2013.11.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 104] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2013] [Accepted: 11/25/2013] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Recent studies suggest that there is a substantial risk of perforation after colorectal stent placement. OBJECTIVE To identify risk factors for perforation from colonic stenting. DESIGN A meta-analysis of 86 studies published between 2005 and 2011. SETTING Multicenter review. PATIENTS All patients who underwent colorectal stent placement. INTERVENTION Colorectal stent placement. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS The occurrence of perforation with subgroup analyses for stent design, stricture etiology, stricture dilation, and concomitant chemotherapy, including the use of bevacizumab. RESULTS A total of 4086 patients underwent colorectal stent placement; perforation occurred in 207. Meta-analysis revealed an overall perforation rate of 7.4%. Of the 9 most frequently used stent types, the WallFlex, the Comvi, and the Niti-S D-type had a higher perforation rate (>10%). A lower perforation rate (<5%) was found for the Hanarostent and the Niti-S covered stent. Stenting benign strictures was associated with a significantly increased perforation rate of 18.4% compared with 7.5% for malignant strictures. Dilation did not increase the risk of perforation: 8.5% versus 8.5% without dilation. The subgroup of post-stent placement dilation had a significantly increased perforation risk of 20.4%. With a perforation rate of 12.5%, bevacizumab-based therapy was identified as a risk factor for perforation, whereas the risk for chemotherapy without bevacizumab was 7.0% and not increased compared with the group without concomitant therapies during stent therapy (9.0%). LIMITATIONS Heterogeneity; a considerable proportion of data is unavailable for subgroup analysis. CONCLUSIONS The perforation rate of colonic stenting is 7.4%. Stent design, benign etiology, and bevacizumab were identified as risk factors for perforation. Intraprocedural stricture dilation and concomitant chemotherapy were not associated with an increased risk of perforation.
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- Emo E van Halsema
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital Virgen de la Luz, Cuenca, Spain
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Soon Chun Hyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Digestive Endoscopy, Istituto Clinico Humanitas, Milan, Italy
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Geraghty J, Sarkar S, Cox T, Lal S, Willert R, Ramesh J, Bodger K, Carlson GL. Management of large bowel obstruction with self-expanding metal stents. A multicentre retrospective study of factors determining outcome. Colorectal Dis 2014; 16:476-83. [PMID: 24506142 DOI: 10.1111/codi.12582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2013] [Accepted: 10/18/2013] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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AIM UK cancer guidelines recommend patients with colonic obstruction due to suspected malignancy be considered for stenting with a self-expanding metal stent (SEMS). Considerable variation in practice exists due to a lack of expertise, technical difficulties and other, as yet ill-defined features. This retrospective multi-centre study aims to determine the outcome following colonic stenting for large bowel obstruction and identify factors associated with successful intervention. METHOD A regional programme of colonic stenting for large bowel obstruction, in five UK centres from 2005 to 2010 was evaluated for outcome including technical and clinical success, survival, complications and reoperation. RESULTS A SEMS was inserted in 334 patients, including 264 (79.0%) for palliation and 52 (15.6%) as a bridge to surgery. Technical success was achieved in 292 (87.4%) patients, with 46 (13.8%) experiencing a complication or technical failure. Reoperation was required in 39 (14.8%) patients stented for palliation of colorectal cancer of whom 16 (6.1%) subsequently required a colostomy. A one-stage primary anastomosis was achieved in 35 (67.3%) of the 52 patients undergoing stenting as a bridge to resection. Technical success did not vary by indication or site of obstruction (P = 0.60) but was higher for operators who had performed more than 10 procedures (OR 3.34, P = 0.001). ASA grade ≥3 predicted a worse clinical outcome (OR 0.43, P = 0.04). The through-the-scope (TTS) endoscopy technique was more successful than radiological placement alone (90.3% vs 74.8%, P < 0.001). CONCLUSION Experienced operators using a TTS technique achieved a better outcome for the emergency management of large bowel obstruction. Older, sicker patients and those with extracolonic and benign strictures fared less well.
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- J Geraghty
- Department of Gastroenterology, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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Cheung DY, Lee YK, Yang CH. Status and literature review of self-expandable metallic stents for malignant colorectal obstruction. Clin Endosc 2014; 47:65-73. [PMID: 24570885 PMCID: PMC3928494 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2014.47.1.65] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2013] [Revised: 07/18/2013] [Accepted: 07/18/2013] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Use of colorectal stents has increased dramatically over the last decades. Colorectal stents offer an alternative way to relieve fatal intestinal obstruction and can take place of emergency surgery, which associated with significant morbidity and mortality and a high incidence of stoma creation, to elective resection. Although there remain a few concerns regarding the use of stents as a bridge to surgical resection, use of self-expandable metallic stents for palliation in patients with unresectable disease has come to be generally accepted. Advantages of colorectal stents include acute restoration of luminal patency and allowance of time for proper staging and surgical optimization, and the well-known disadvantages are procedure-related complications including perforation, migration, and stent failure. General indications, procedures, and clinical outcomes as well as recent evidences regarding the use of colorectal stents will be discussed in this review.
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- Dae Young Cheung
- Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Gyeongju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Gyeongju, Korea
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Maitra RK, Maxwell-Armstrong CA. Surgical management of obstructed and perforated colorectal cancer: still debating and unresolved issues. COLORECTAL CANCER 2013. [DOI: 10.2217/crc.13.68] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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SUMMARY Emergency surgery for obstruction and perforation from colorectal cancer (CRC) predicts poorer outcomes compared with elective surgery. For obstructed cancers, the evidence suggests significantly poorer outcomes with multistaged procedures compared with single-stage procedures in this group. Stenting remains an attractive option as a ‘bridge-to-surgery’, with multiple single-center studies demonstrating excellent short-term outcomes. However, contradictory evidence from three randomized trials casts doubts on stenting as the preferred modality for initial management of all curative obstructed CRCs. Results from a UK multicenter randomized controlled trial are still awaited. Palliative stenting shows predominantly positive results and is a valuable option for nonresectable or incurable CRCs. All authors agree on emergency surgery as the primary modality of treatment for perforated malignancies. Short-term outcomes are markedly poorer than the elective surgery group and correlate with the degree of peritoneal contamination. Long-term outcomes are comparable to elective surgery when perioperative deaths are excluded.
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- Rudra K Maitra
- Department of Digestive Diseases & Thoracics Directorate, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, E Floor, West Block, NG7 2UH, UK
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- Department of Digestive Diseases & Thoracics Directorate, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham, E Floor, West Block, NG7 2UH, UK
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A novel animal model of gastrointestinal obstruction for the development of stent. J Surg Res 2013; 187:445-9. [PMID: 24267615 DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2013.10.047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2013] [Revised: 10/02/2013] [Accepted: 10/24/2013] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The need for newer gastrointestinal (GI) stents has been continuously raised. Newly developed stents are generally tested for physical properties in vitro and directly introduced to clinical practice because there is no reliable animal model of GI obstruction. The aim of this study was to establish an animal model both that can represent obstruction of the GI tract and be used to develop new stents. MATERIAL AND METHODS Surgical obstruction of the descending colon by wrapping with a nonabsorbable synthetic mesh and rubber bands was made in 17 healthy mongrel dogs. Four days later, a covered self-expanding metallic stent was placed for the obstructed segment in each dog under fluoroscopic guidance. Patency and migration of the inserted stents were evaluated clinically on a daily basis and fluoroscopically on a weekly basis. After sacrifice of the dogs, the degree and extent of residual colonic obstruction were assessed fluoroscopically. The specimen of the colonic obstructed segment was examined microscopically. RESULTS In all 17 mongrel dogs, segmental obstruction in the descending colon was successfully created and confirmed with fluoroscopic examination using a contrast medium. The percentage of luminal narrowing ranged from 99%-100%. Stent placement was technically successful in all 17 dogs. During the follow-up period, stent migration occurred in 12 dogs and indwelling time of a stent ranged from 0-95 d (mean 29.2 ± 38.8 d). On postmortem pathologic examination, it was found that fibrosis had newly formed outside the colonic longitudinal muscle layer in all dogs. CONCLUSIONS Our canine colonic obstruction model is the first animal model that can be feasible for developing a new design of stent and provide in vivo data on complications, particularly stent migration.
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Lujan HJ, Barbosa G, Zeichen MS, Mata WN, Maciel V, Plasencia G, Hartmann RF, Viamonte M, Fogel R. Self-expanding metallic stents for palliation and as a bridge to minimally invasive surgery in colorectal obstruction. JSLS 2013; 17:204-11. [PMID: 23925013 PMCID: PMC3771786 DOI: 10.4293/108680813x13654754534990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Self-expanding metallic stents are effective for the palliation of malignant obstruction. This study indicates that stents for bowel obstruction may allow for minimally invasive surgical intervention with a shorter hospital stay, lower stoma rate, and earlier chemotherapy administration. Background and Objectives: Acute colorectal obstruction is a potentially life-threatening emergency that requires immediate surgical treatment. Emergency procedures had an associated mortality rate of 10% to 30%. This encouraged development of other options, most notably self-expanding metallic stents. The primary endpoint of this study to is to report our group's experience. Methods: We performed a retrospective review of 37 patients who underwent self-expanding metallic stent placement for colorectal obstruction between July 2000 and May 2012. Data collected were age, comorbidities, diagnosis, intent of intervention (palliative vs bridge to surgery), complications, and follow-up. Results: The study comprised 21 men (56.76%) and 16 women (43.24%), with a mean age of 67 years. The intent of the procedure was definitive treatment in 22 patients (59.46%) and bridge to surgery in 15 (40.54%). The highest technical success rate was at the rectosigmoid junction (100%). The causes of technical failure were inability of the guidewire to traverse the stricture and bowel perforation related to stenting. The mean follow-up period was 9.67 months. Pain and constipation were the most common postprocedure complications. Discussion: The use of a self-expanding metallic stent has been shown to be effective for palliation of malignant obstruction. It is associated with a lower incidence of intensive care unit admission, shorter hospital stay, lower stoma rate, and earlier chemotherapy administration. Laparoscopic or robotic surgery can then be performed in an elective setting on a prepared bowel. Therefore the patient benefits from advantages of the combination of 2 minimally invasive procedures in a nonemergent situation. Further large-scale prospective studies are necessary.
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Lee KJ, Kim SW, Kim TI, Lee JH, Lee BI, Keum B, Cheung DY, Yang CH. Evidence-based recommendations on colorectal stenting: a report from the stent study group of the korean society of gastrointestinal endoscopy. Clin Endosc 2013; 46:355-67. [PMID: 23964332 PMCID: PMC3746140 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2013.46.4.355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2012] [Revised: 10/13/2012] [Accepted: 10/29/2012] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Recently, placement of self-expandable metallic stents has been used for the treatment of colorectal obstruction. As domestic awareness of colorectal cancer has increased, the number of colorectal stenting procedures performed has also increased. We aimed to provide evidence-based recommendations for colorectal stenting to aid gastroenterologists in making informed decisions regarding the management of patients who present with colorectal obstruction. The working group consisted of eight gastroenterologists who actively practice and conduct research in the field of colorectal stenting and are the members of the Stent Study Group of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. A literature search was conducted using the PubMed, Embase, KoreaMed, and the Cochrane Library databases to identify relevant articles published between January 2001 and June 2012. Based on the modified Delphi process, 10 recommendation statements regarding indications, usefulness, methodology and complications of colorectal stenting, and alternative treatments for malignant colorectal obstruction were determined. The contents will be widely distributed, and periodically revised to reflect the latest knowledge. These evidence-based recommendations for colorectal stenting will provide gastroenterologists and patients with appropriate and balanced information, and will improve the quality of care.
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- Kwang Jae Lee
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Korea
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Sarkar S, Geraghty J, Rooney P. Colonic stenting: a practical update. Frontline Gastroenterol 2013; 4:219-226. [PMID: 28839728 PMCID: PMC5369802 DOI: 10.1136/flgastro-2012-100286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2012] [Revised: 01/31/2013] [Accepted: 02/07/2013] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Colonic stenting is part of the UK service provision guidelines for colorectal cancer. However, there are issues about availability and expertise within the UK, and controversies remain regarding various clinical and technical aspects of the technique. Based on the current evidence, this article will provide a practical update on the indications, the clinical and technical considerations and the remaining unanswered questions regarding colonic stenting.
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- Sanchoy Sarkar
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, UK,Department of Translational Medicine, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, UK,Department of Translational Medicine, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool, UK
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Lee JH, Yoon JY, Park SJ, Hong SP, Kim TI, Kim WH, Cheon JH. The learning curve for colorectal stent insertion for the treatment of malignant colorectal obstruction. Gut Liver 2012; 6:328-333. [PMID: 22844560 PMCID: PMC3404169 DOI: 10.5009/gnl.2012.6.3.328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2011] [Revised: 11/28/2011] [Accepted: 12/02/2011] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIMS We aimed to assess the effectiveness of self-expanding metal stent (SEMS) insertion by evaluating the learning curve in relation to the experience of an endoscopist. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed the outcomes of 120 SEMS insertion procedures performed by one endoscopist in patients with malignant colorectal obstruction. We compared the technical and clinical success rates, complication rates, and duration of the procedures by quartiles. RESULTS The mean age of the patients (76 men and 44 women) was 64.6 years. The overall technical success rate was 95.0% (114/120), and the clinical success rate was 90.0% (108/120). The median procedure duration was 16.2 minutes (range, 3.4 to 96.5 minutes). From the first to the last quartile, the technical success rates were 90.0%, 96.7%, 96.7%, and 96.7% (p=0.263), and the clinical success rates were 90.0%, 90.0%, 96.7%, and 83.3% (p=0.588), respectively. Procedure-related complications were observed in 28 patients (23.3%). The complication rates for SEMS insertion when patients were divided by quartiles were 26.7%, 23.3%, 10.0%, and 33.3% (p=0.184), respectively. Moreover, the number of stents per procedure was 1.13, 1.03, 1.00, and 1.00 (p=0.029), respectively. The median duration of SEMS insertion decreased significantly, 20.9 to 14.8 minutes after the first 30 procedures (p=0.005). CONCLUSIONS An experienced endoscopist was able to perform the SEMS insertion procedure easily and effectively after performing 30 SEMS insertions.
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- Ji Hoon Lee
- Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Brain Korea 21 Project for Medical Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Institute of Gastroenterology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Brain Korea 21 Project for Medical Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Stenting for colorectal cancer obstruction compared to surgery--a study of consecutive patients in a single institution. Int J Colorectal Dis 2012; 27:665-70. [PMID: 22124678 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-011-1374-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/15/2011] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Colonic obstruction is a common complication to colorectal cancer and surgical treatment is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Stenting has emerged as an alternative to surgery. The aim of this study was to compare short-term morbidity, mortality and hospital stay between treatment with self-expandable metallic stent and emergency surgery performed at our department during a 5-year period in a non-randomized setting. METHODS Patients with colonic obstruction due to rectal or colon cancer referred to the Endoscopic Unit or Surgical Department for insertion of a colonic stent between 1 August 2003 and 1 August 2008 were prospectively registered and followed (n = 112). A control group was identified using the hospital records of operations with the International Classification Code-10 (ICD-10) for bowel obstruction and colorectal cancer (n = 60). Age, gender, indication, preoperative investigations, surgical procedure, complications and procedure-related mortality were registered. Patients were followed in accordance with local guidelines. RESULTS The complication rate was similar in the two groups, although there was a trend toward a higher number of severe complications in the surgical group. The hospital stay was significantly lower in the stent group, median of 4 vs. 9 days (p < 0.0001). The procedure-related mortality was lower in the stent group; 7% vs. 20% (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Stenting can be safely performed with lower or similar complication rate and lower mortality rate compared to surgery and results in significantly shorter hospital stay. The results support stenting as the treatment of choice in patients with acute colonic obstruction, especially in disseminated disease.
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Baron TH, Wong Kee Song LM, Repici A. Role of self-expandable stents for patients with colon cancer (with videos). Gastrointest Endosc 2012; 75:653-62. [PMID: 22341111 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2011.12.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2011] [Accepted: 12/19/2011] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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- Todd H Baron
- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA
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Arya N, Bair D, Arya P, Pham J. Community experience of colonic stenting in patients with acute large bowel obstructions. Can J Surg 2011; 54:282-5. [PMID: 21774880 DOI: 10.1503/cjs.015510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Self-expandable metal stents (SEMS) can provide temporary relief of acute large bowel obstructions. Placement of SEMS creates the opportunity for semi-elective 1-stage surgical resections, use of possible adjuvant therapy or palliative relief of malignant obstructions. Our aim was to assess the likelihood of success and possible complication rates of SEMS insertion in a community hospital setting in patients presenting with large bowel obstructions. METHODS We conducted a retrospective chart review at a single community-based hospital. This review addressed the technical success in deployment of the SEMS, clinical success defined by relief of the obstruction, procedure-related complications, surgical interventions and completion of adjuvant therapy for patients with large bowel obstructions. RESULTS In a 34-month period, 16 patients underwent 16 SEMS procedures. The average age of patients was 69.4 years and 7 (44%) were women. Thirteen patients had intrinsic colorectal cancers, 1 had an extracolonic lesion (ovarian cancer) and 2 had strictures due to diverticular disease. Technical success occurred in all 16 patients, but only 15 (94%) had clinical success. No procedure-related deaths (defined as death within 7 days) occurred. Palliative stenting occurred in 5 patients (31%). Eleven patients (69%) eventually had surgery. Stenting allowed a window for neoadjuvant therapy in 4 patients. Ten of 11 patients (91%) had a 1-stage procedure. One patient had a cecal perforation presenting 2 days after SEMS. This patient received a defunctioning ileostomy. CONCLUSION In appropriate patients with large bowel obstructions, SEMS proced ures can be safely and effectively performed in a community-based setting.
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- Naveen Arya
- Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital and the Oakville Endoscopy Centre, Oakville, Ont.
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Al Samaraee A, McCallum IJ, Kenny L, Isreb S, Macdougall L, Hayat M, Kelly S. Colorectal stents: do we have enough evidence? Int J Surg 2011; 9:595-9. [PMID: 21930255 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2011.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2011] [Accepted: 08/29/2011] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND The use of colonic stents has significantly evolved over the last few years. Emergency surgery for colonic obstructions is usually associated with significant mortality, morbidity and often stoma formation. Colonic stents provide an alternative way to relieve colonic obstruction, and hence avoiding the risks associated with emergency surgery. This literature review aims to summarize the important current evidence regarding colorectal stenting and show whether further evaluation of the procedure is required. RESULTS The available large number of non-randomized studies suggests that Self-Expandable-Metal-Stents (SEMS) placement for acute colonic obstruction could be considered as safe and effective alternative to surgery in experienced hands either as a bridge to surgery or as a palliative measure. This evidence has led to SEMS being widely adopted. However, randomized evidence has begun to show the defects that are inherent in the low level evidence that has so far supported SEMS use and it may be that reports of randomized controlled trials may clarify the patient population where SEMS placement is appropriate. CONCLUSION While we are still waiting for the outcome of the multicentre randomized controlled trials in the UK and Europe, clinicians must be aware of the current evidence limitations and apply SEMS use pragmatically.
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- Ahmad Al Samaraee
- North Tyneside General Hospital, Mr. S. Kelly's Office, Rake Lane, North Shields, NE29 8NH, UK.
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Varadarajulu S, Banerjee S, Barth B, Desilets D, Kaul V, Kethu S, Pedrosa M, Pfau P, Tokar J, Wang A, Song LMWK, Rodriguez S. Enteral stents. Gastrointest Endosc 2011; 74:455-64. [PMID: 21762904 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2011.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2011] [Accepted: 04/06/2011] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) Technology Committee provides reviews of existing, new, or emerging endoscopic technologies that have an impact on the practice of GI endoscopy. Evidence-based methodology is used, with a MEDLINE literature search to identify pertinent clinical studies on the topic and a MAUDE (U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Devices and Radiological Health) database search to identify the reported complications of a given technology. Both are supplemented by accessing the "related articles" feature of PubMed and by scrutinizing pertinent references cited by the identified studies. Controlled clinical trials are emphasized, but in many cases, data from randomized, controlled trials are lacking. In such cases, large case series, preliminary clinical studies, and expert opinions are used. Technical data are gathered from traditional and Web-based publications, proprietary publications, and informal communications with pertinent vendors. Technology Status Evaluation Reports are drafted by 1 or 2 members of the ASGE Technology Committee, reviewed and edited by the committee as a whole, and approved by the Governing Board of the ASGE. When financial guidance is indicated, the most recent coding data and list prices at the time of publication are provided. For this review, the MEDLINE database was searched through August 2010 for articles related to enteral, esophageal, duodenal, and colonic stents. Technology Status Evaluation Reports are scientific reviews provided solely for educational and informational purposes. Technology Status Evaluation Reports are not rules and should not be construed as establishing a legal standard of care or as encouraging, advocating, requiring, or discouraging any particular treatment or payment for such treatment.
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Healey AJ, Bansi D, Dhanjal MK, Blunt D, Dawson P, Buchanan GN. Colorectal stenting: a bridge to both Caesarean section and elective resection in malignant large-bowel obstruction in pregnancy: a multidisciplinary first. Colorectal Dis 2011; 13:e248-9. [PMID: 20874794 DOI: 10.1111/j.1463-1318.2010.02429.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- A J Healey
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Imperial College NHS Trust, Charing Cross Hospital, London, UK
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Yao LQ, Zhong YS, Xu MD, Xu JM, Zhou PH, Cai XL. Self-expanding metallic stents drainage for acute proximal colon obstruction. World J Gastroenterol 2011; 17:3342-6. [PMID: 21876623 PMCID: PMC3160539 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i28.3342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2010] [Revised: 02/26/2011] [Accepted: 03/05/2011] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To clarify the usefulness of the self-expanding metallic stents (SEMS) in the management of acute proximal colon obstruction due to colon carcinoma before curative surgery.
METHODS: Eighty-one colon (proximal to spleen flex) carcinoma patients (47 males and 34 females, aged 18-94 years, mean = 66.2 years) treated between September 2004 and June 2010 for acute colon obstruction were enrolled to this study, and their clinical and radiological features were reviewed. After a cleaning enema was administered, urgent colonoscopy was performed. Subsequently, endoscopic decompression using SEMS placement was attempted.
RESULTS: Endoscopic decompression using SEMS placement was technically successful in 78 (96.3%) of 81 patients. Three patients’ symptoms could not be relieved after SEMS placement and emergent operation was performed 1 d later. The site of obstruction was transverse colon in 18 patients, the hepatic flex in 42, and the ascending colon in 21. Following adequate cleansing of the colon, patients’ abdominal girth was decreased from 88 ± 3 cm before drainage to 72 ± 6 cm 7 d later, and one-stage surgery after 8 ± 1 d (range, 7-10 d) was performed. No anastomotic leakage or postoperative stenosis occurred after operation.
CONCLUSION: SEMS placement is effective and safe in the management of acute proximal colon obstruction due to colon carcinoma, and is considered as a bridged method before curative surgery.
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Repici A, de Paula Pessoa Ferreira D. Expandable metal stents for malignant colorectal strictures. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am 2011; 21:511-33, ix. [PMID: 21684468 DOI: 10.1016/j.giec.2011.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The surgical management of malignant colorectal obstruction is still controversial and has higher associated mortality and complication rates compared with elective surgery. Placement of self-expanding metallic stents (SEMS) has been proposed as an alternative therapeutic approach for colonic decompression of patients with acute malignant obstruction. SEMS placement may be used both as a bridge to surgery in patients who are good candidates for curative resection and for palliation of those patients presenting with advanced stage disease or with severe comorbid medical illnesses.
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- Alessandro Repici
- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, IRCCS Istituto Clinico Humanitas, Via Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milano, Italy.
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Cho YK, Kim SW, Lee BI, Lee KM, Lim CH, Kim JS, Chang JH, Park JM, Lee IS, Choi MG, Choi KY, Chung IS. Clinical outcome of self-expandable metal stent placement in the management of malignant proximal colon obstruction. Gut Liver 2011; 5:165-70. [PMID: 21814596 PMCID: PMC3140661 DOI: 10.5009/gnl.2011.5.2.165] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2010] [Accepted: 12/20/2010] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Background/Aims There are limited data regarding the clinical outcomes of self-expandable metal stents in the treatment of proximal colon obstruction. We compared the clinical outcomes of stent placement in patients with malignant proximal to distal colon obstructions. Methods We reviewed medical records from 37 consecutive patients from three institutions (19 men; mean age, 72 years) who underwent endoscopic stent placement at a malignant obstruction of the proximal colon. We also examined the records from 99 patients (50 men; mean age, 65 years) who underwent endoscopic stent placement for a distal colon obstruction. Technical success, clinical improvements, complications and stent patency were compared between treatments. Results The technical success rate tended to be lower in stents inserted to treat proximal colon obstructions than in those used to treat distal colon obstructions (86% vs 97%, p=0.06). Clinical improvement was achieved in 78% of patients (29/37) with proximal colonic stenting and in 91% of patients (90/99) with distal colonic stenting (p=0.08). Complications (24% vs 27%), stent migration (8% vs 8%) and stent reocclusion rates (11% vs 17%) did not differ significantly between groups. Two cases of bowel perforation related to stenting (5%) occurred in patients with proximal colonic stenting. Conclusions The technical success and clinical improvement associated with self-expandable metal stents used to treat proximal colon obstruction tend to be lower than cases of distal colon obstruction. Technical failure is an important cause of poor clinical improvement in patients with proximal colon stenting. Complication rates and stent patency appear to be similar in both groups.
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- Yu Kyung Cho
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Dolan EA. Malignant bowel obstruction: a review of current treatment strategies. Am J Hosp Palliat Care 2011; 28:576-82. [PMID: 21504999 DOI: 10.1177/1049909111406706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Malignant bowel obstruction is common in individuals with intra-abdominal and pelvic malignancies and results in considerable suffering. Treatments target both the resolution of obstruction and symptom management. Emerging procedures include stents placement in the bowel to return patency and newer surgical procedures that are evolving to be less invasive. The use of medical interventions like corticosteroids, alone or in concert with additional drugs, can be utilized to achieve resolution of obstruction. Throughout treatment, it is important to also aggressively treat obstructive symptoms like pain and nausea/vomiting. This can mostly be achieved with medications, but use of venting percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) can also relieve symptoms. Parenteral hydration and nutrition use remain controversial with this population. The factor most closely tied to prognosis is performance status.
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- Elisabeth A Dolan
- Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals of Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA.
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Current world literature. Curr Opin Support Palliat Care 2011; 5:65-8. [PMID: 21321522 DOI: 10.1097/spc.0b013e3283440ea5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) placement is a minimally invasive option for achieving acute colonic decompression in obstructed colorectal cancer. Colorectal stenting offers nonoperative, immediate, and effective colon decompression and allows bowel preparation for an elective oncologic resection. Patients who benefit the most are high-risk surgical patients and candidates for laparoscopic resection with complete obstruction, because emergency surgery can be avoided in more than 90% of patients. Colonic stent placement also offers effective palliation of malignant colonic obstruction, although it carries risks of delayed complications. When performed by experienced endoscopists, the technical success rate is high with a low procedural complication rate. Despite concerns of tumor seeding following endoscopic colorectal stent placement, no difference exists in oncologic long-term survival between patients who undergo stent placement followed by elective resection and those undergoing emergency bowel resection. Colorectal stents have also been used in selected patients with benign colonic strictures. Uncovered metal stents should be avoided in these patients, and fully covered stents are associated with high risk of migration. Patients with benign colonic stricture with acute colonic obstruction who are at high risk for emergency surgery can gain temporary relief of obstruction after SEMS placement; the stent can be removed en bloc with the colon specimen at surgery. This article reviews the techniques and indications of SEMS placement for benign and malignant colorectal obstructions.
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- Eduardo A Bonin
- Division of Gastroenterology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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