Abstract

ARTIFON, Everson L.A. Metal prosthesis for palliation of advanced colon cancer. Rev Col Gastroenterol [online]. 2011, vol.26, n.2, pp.132-139. ISSN 0120-9957.

The colonic stent placement is a new tool reaching two intends: creating a bridge to prepare the patient safely to the surgical procedure and/or definite palliation in those cases in which the clinical condition is not feasible. The cost-benefit analysis push advantages to the endoscopic assess with new models of stents, however another endpoints should be raised such as Hospital structure, trained nurses, follow up and cost effectiveness conditions according to the regional policy. In this context, a multidisciplinary approach and Institutional review board approval should be stated in all cases. Obviously, short and long term results solidified by a follow up could be designing prospective studies.

Keywords : Palliation; colonic cancer; metal stent.

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