RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Colonic stenting: a practical update
JF Frontline Gastroenterology
JO Frontline Gastroenterol
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
SP 219
OP 226
DO 10.1136/flgastro-2012-100286
VO 4
IS 3
A1 Sanchoy Sarkar
A1 Joe Geraghty
A1 Paul Rooney
YR 2013
UL http://fg.bmj.com/content/4/3/219.abstract
AB Colonic stenting is part of the UK service provision guidelines for colorectal cancer. However, there are issues about availability and expertise within the UK, and controversies remain regarding various clinical and technical aspects of the technique. Based on the current evidence, this article will provide a practical update on the indications, the clinical and technical considerations and the remaining unanswered questions regarding colonic stenting.