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

Since self‐expanding metal stents (SEMS) were first introduced in acute colon cancer
obstruction, the increased rate of primary anastomosis and improved quality of life following …

Abstract Background and Aims Self‐expandable metallic stent (SEMS) is widely used for
obstructive colorectal cancer (OCC). Both SEMS and urgent surgery have several merits and …

Purpose Advanced obstructive colorectal cancer (AOCC) presents surgical challenges.
Consideration must be given to alleviating symptoms and also quality of life and survival …

Introduction In patients with left-sided obstructive colon cancer (LSOCC), a stoma is often
constructed as part of primary treatment, but with a considerable risk of becoming a …

Malignant bowel obstruction (MBO) is defined as a mechanical/functional/radiologic
obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract beyond the Ligament of Treitz in the presence of a …

Purpose The emergency intervention for acute malignant left-sided colonic obstruction
remains controversial. Conflicting reports exist regarding the efficacy and safety of …

Endoscopic stenting is an area of endoscopy that has witnessed noteworthy advancements
over the last decade, resulting in evolving clinical practices among gastroenterologists …

Introduction Patients presenting with large bowel obstruction (LBO) frequently undergo
emergency surgery that is associated with significant morbidity. In malignant LBO …

Aim The primary aim of the study is to describe the variation in the operative and
nonoperative management of emergency presentations of colon and rectal cancer in an …