Obstructing cancer of the gastric antrum: palliative treatment with covered metallic stents.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A new technique, which requires a simple surgical gastrostomy without general anesthesia, is described for placement of covered expandable metallic stents. This technique was performed successfully in a patient with malignant obstruction of the gastric antrum, obviating palliative surgical resection.
Medical subject headings
- Adenocarcinoma
- Gastric Outlet Obstruction
- Palliative Care
- Stents
- Stomach Neoplasms