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) …

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

Purpose To provide evidence-based recommendations on the management of malignant
bowel obstruction (MBO) for patients with advanced cancer. Methods The Multinational …

Simple Summary Acute colonic obstruction is one of the most common manifestations of
locally advanced colorectal cancer. Endoscopic stenting has become by far the minimally …

Colorectal carcinoma is common, particularly on the left side. In 20% of patients, obstruction
and ileus may be the first clinical manifestations of a carcinoma that has advanced (stage II …

Background Colonic stenting has emerged as preferred palliative treatment for left sided
malignant obstructions. It shortens hospital stays, decreases healthcare cost, reduces …

Background: Evidence is required on the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of
emergency surgery compared with non-emergency surgery strategies (including medical …

Objective: To evaluate the safety of SEMS implantation versus emergency surgery (ER) in
the treatment of MLCO. Methods: Four major literature databases (Cochrane Library …

Background Endoscopic stenting has demonstrated value over emergent surgery as a
palliative intervention for patients with acute large bowel obstruction due to advanced …

Purpose Malignant large bowel obstruction is a surgical emergency that requires urgent
decompression. Stents are increasingly being used, though reported outcomes are variable …