Use of an introducer sheath for colonic stent placement.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
We describe a technical modification of Wallstent implantation for the treatment of malignant rectosigmoid and descending colonic obstructions. The modification is the routine placement of an introducer sheath via the rectum before stent implantation in order to straighten the rectosigmoid region. This device facilitates catheter and guide wire manipulations and obtaining specimen biopsies for histopathological studies. The introducer sheath has been used without complications in 21 consecutive patients.
Medical subject headings
- Colonic Diseases
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Rectal Diseases
- Stents