作者
Fergal Donnellan, Garret Cullen, Daniel Cagney, Phil O’Halloran, Gavin C Harewood, Frank E Murray, Stephen E Patchett
发表日期
2010/6
期刊
International journal of colorectal disease
卷号
25
页码范围
747-750
出版商
Springer-Verlag
简介
Background
Self-expandable metal stents (SEMS) are an accepted palliation for malignant colorectal obstruction. Outcomes of stent insertion solely in older patients are unknown.
Objective
To compare outcomes of SEMS insertion for malignant colorectal disease, in older versus younger patients.
Methods
Forty-three patients were retrospectively identified as having undergone SEMS insertion for obstructing colorectal cancer. Of these, 24 were ≥ 70 years of age (older patient group) and 19 were <70 years of age (younger patient group).
Results
There was no significant difference in successful SEMS insertion between the groups (88% in older versus 100% in younger patients, p > 0.05). Furthermore, the complication rate was similar in both groups (12.5% versus 26%, p > 0.10 …
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