Palliative surgery for malignant bowel obstruction from carcinomatosis: a systematic review.

Volume: 149, Issue: 4, Pages: 383 - 392
Published: Apr 1, 2014
Abstract
Importance null Care of patients with malignant bowel obstruction caused by peritoneal metastases may present an ethical dilemma for surgeons when nonoperative management fails. null Objective null To characterize outcomes of palliative surgery for malignant bowel obstruction from peritoneal carcinomatosis to guide decision making about surgery and postoperative interventions for patients with terminal illness. null Evidence Review null We...
Paper Details
Title
Palliative surgery for malignant bowel obstruction from carcinomatosis: a systematic review.
Published Date
Apr 1, 2014
Volume
149
Issue
4
Pages
383 - 392
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