Comparison of Laparoscopic versus Open Surgery after Insertion of Self-Expandable Metallic Stents in Acute Malignant Colorectal Obstruction: A Case-Matched Study

Background: Self-expanding metallic stents (SEMS) have been acknowledged in management of acute colorectal obstruction. The surgical approach after SEMS insertion varies from open approach to laparoscopic-assisted approach. The primary objective of this study was to compare the outcomes of laparos...

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Main Authors: Chotirot Angkurawaranon, Asada Metasate, Atthaphorn Trakarnsanga, Jirawat Swangsri, Chainarong Phalanusithepha, Thawatchai Akaraviputh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mahidol University 2017-03-01
Series:Siriraj Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.smj.si.mahidol.ac.th/sirirajmedj/index.php/smj/article/view/197/721