Metal Stent Insertion for Malignant Obstruction of a Colostomy

Abstract

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Use of metallic stents in the management of stenotic bowel stomas

“…The cases above demonstrate how IR should be considered as a minimally invasive option in treating stomal stenoses without having to resort to challenging surgery. 1,2 An alternative approach is the use of trans-colostomy button gastrostomy tubes for the management of malignant bowel obstruction in patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis. 3 A covered stent was selected in all cases.…”