Obstruction and perforation due to colorectal cancer represent challenging matters in terms
of diagnosis, life-saving strategies, obstruction resolution and oncologic challenge. The aims …

Cancer is one of the foremost health problems worldwide and is among the leading causes
of death in the United States. Gastrointestinal tract cancers account for almost one third of …

The following recommendations should only be applied after a thorough diagnostic
evaluation including a contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) scan. 1 ESGE …

Abstract The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons is dedicated to ensuring high-
quality patient care by advancing the science, prevention, and management of disorders …

Background and Aims Twenty years after the first description of the technique, the debate is
still open on the role of self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) placement as a bridge to …

This Guideline is an official statement of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
(ESGE). This Guideline was also reviewed and endorsed by the Governing Board of the …

Background The aim of colonic stenting with self-expandable metallic stents in neoplastic
colon obstruction is to avoid emergency surgery and thus potentially reduce morbidity …

Aim There is a requirement for an expansive and up to date review of the management of
emergency colorectal conditions seen in adults. The primary objective is to provide detailed …

Importance Bridge to elective surgery using self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) placement
is a debated alternative to emergency resection for patients with left-sided obstructive colon …

Background and study aims Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common malignancy
and the third leading cause of cancer death worldwide. Malignant colonic obstruction (MCO) …