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17 May 2000 Role of laser photoablative therapy and expandable metal stents in colorectal carcinoma
Raja S. Chennupati, Eugene A. Trowers M.D.
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Abstract
Metallic stents are effective in relieving colorectal obstruction in more than 80% of cases. Self expanding metallic stents allow for decompression of the proximal colon and preoperative bowel cleansing. Hence, emergent surgery for large bowel obstruction with its associated high morbidity and mortality might be avoided. Endoscopic laser photoablation and stent placement may successfully palliate inoperable colorectal cancer patients by maintaining luminal patency and avoiding the need for a colostomy. Major complications associated with metallic stents include pressure necrosis, perforation, bleeding and migration. The effectiveness of expandable metallic stents in obstructive colorectal carcinoma is critically reviewed. The authors present a concise review of the effectiveness of endoscopic laser photoablation and expandable metal stent placement.
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Raja S. Chennupati and Eugene A. Trowers M.D. "Role of laser photoablative therapy and expandable metal stents in colorectal carcinoma", Proc. SPIE 3907, Lasers in Surgery: Advanced Characterization, Therapeutics, and Systems X, (17 May 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.386279
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Laser therapeutics

Colon

Surgery

Neodymium

YAG lasers

Endoscopy

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