Obstrucción neoplásica de colon: tratamiento con prótesis autoexpansibles / [Neoplasic colonic obstruction: resolution with self-expanding metallic stents].

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: The endoscopic placement of self-expanding metallic stents (SEMS) emerges as a therapeutic option for neoplastic colonic obstruction in two situations as palliative treatment and as a bridge to surgery. The latter can avoid emergency surgery, thus decreasing the rate of ostomies and the mortality and morbidity associated with them. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the feasibility, safety and benefits of SEMS placement for the treatment of neoplastic colorectal obstruction. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between August 2008 and June 2012, we included in this prospective, longitudinal, descriptive and observational study all the patients suffering from colorectal neoplasia who were subjected to SEMS placement by the same group ofendoscopists. Nitinol SEMS were inserted under endoscopic vision and radioscopic control. RESULTS: Twenty seven SEMS were inserted in 27 patients, 61