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Endoscopic Management of Bowel Obstruction
Author(s) -
David E. Beck
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinics in colon and rectal surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.884
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1521-5741
pISSN - 1530-9681
DOI - 10.1055/s-0041-1725947
Subject(s) - medicine , etiology , stent , bowel obstruction , general surgery , dilation (metric space) , surgery , mathematics , combinatorics
The traditional morbidity and mortality associated with traditional management has stimulated exploration of endoscopic approaches. Success depends on patient selection, the location and etiology of obstruction, patient status, and the capability of the endoscopist. This article discusses techniques of intralumenal dilation and stent placement and results from systematic reviews.

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