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Techniques in Coloproctology
Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology 6/2015

01-06-2015 | Trick of the Trade

Palliation of a gastrocolic fistula secondary to colon cancer with a covered colonic stent using a simultaneous dual-scope approach

Authors: C. Fernandes, R. Pinho, L. Proença, I. Ribeiro, J. Carvalho

Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology | Issue 6/2015

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The use of self-expandable metallic stents for palliation of malignant colonic obstructions has been widely described. Nevertheless, the presence of a gastrocolic fistula is a rare condition that may hamper the successful application of colonic stents in obstructing colon cancers. …
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Metadata
Title
Palliation of a gastrocolic fistula secondary to colon cancer with a covered colonic stent using a simultaneous dual-scope approach
Authors
C. Fernandes
R. Pinho
L. Proença
I. Ribeiro
J. Carvalho
Publication date
01-06-2015
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
Techniques in Coloproctology / Issue 6/2015
Print ISSN: 1123-6337
Electronic ISSN: 1128-045X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-015-1281-x

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