Abstract Approximately 10%–18% of patients with colon cancer present with obstruction at
the initial diagnosis. Despite active screening efforts, the incidence of obstructive colon …

Background: The current use of endoscopic stenting as a bridge to surgery is not always
accepted in standard clinical practice to treat neoplastic colonic obstructions. Objectives …

Purpose This study aimed to determine the best treatment for acute left-sided malignant
colonic obstruction (ALMCO) among emergency surgery (ES), self-expanding metallic stent …

Background Several management options exist for colonic decompression in the setting of
malignant large bowel obstruction, including oncologic resection, surgical diversion, and …

Aim There are well‐known methods for decompressing the colorectal tract before surgery,
including transanal decompression tubes (TDT) and self‐expanding metallic stents (SEMS) …

Background Oncological outcomes of stenting as a bridge to surgery (SBTS) remain a major
concern, despite perioperative benefits it offers. This study aims to evaluate the differences …

Purpose Few studies have investigated the long-term oncological outcomes of the self-
expandable metallic stent (SEMS) as a bridge to surgery (BTS) for obstructive colorectal …

The therapy of left-sided malignant colonic obstruction continues to be one of the largest
problems in clinical practice. Numerous studies on colonic stenting for neoplastic colonic …

Background/Aim: Risk classification for recurrence in stage III colorectal cancer (CRC) is not
as well established as it is for stage II. This study aimed to identify high-risk factors for stage …

Abstract Approximately 7%-29% of patients with colorectal cancer present with colonic
obstruction. The concept of self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) insertion as a bridge to …