Outcomes of colon self–expandable metal stents for malignant vs benign indications at a tertiary care center and review of literature

Figure 1 Malignant colon obstruction. A: Endoscopic image of malignant colon obstruction and successful colon self-expandable metal stent placement across malignant obstruction; B: Fluoroscopic image of successful colon self-expandable metal stent placement across malignant obstruction.

Figure 2 Anastomotic fistula. A: Patient with anastomotic fistula at recto sigmoid anastomosis causing leak; B: Successful placement of covered self-expandable metal colonic stent across the fistula; C: Two month follow up post stent placement.