Self-expandable Metallic Stenting for Advanced GI Tract Malignancy: An Effective Palliation to Relieve Obstructions
Abstract:
Introduction: Palliative stenting for relieving malignant obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract is routinely practiced in western world. Obstructing advanced GI malignancy requires bypass or exteriorization of proximal gut before NACT or as a bridge to definite surgery. The aim of the study was to review the experience at tertiary cancer hospital and short-term outcome with endoscopic stenting in lieu of palliative bypass surgery for advanced and obstructing GI malignancy.