Original paper

Does preoperative stent positioning in obstructive left sided colon cancer increase the risk of perineural invasion?

Volume: 73, Issue: 2, Pages: 547 - 553
Published: Jan 6, 2021
Abstract
Colonic stenting as a bridge to surgery has been shown to be a safe and effective treatment for left-sided malignant colonic obstruction depending on local expertise. However, concerns still exist regarding its oncological safety. In particular, several reports showed an increased prevalence of perineural tumor invasion following stent placement. Since perineural invasion negatively affects oncological outcomes, the present study sought to...
Paper Details
Title
Does preoperative stent positioning in obstructive left sided colon cancer increase the risk of perineural invasion?
Published Date
Jan 6, 2021
Volume
73
Issue
2
Pages
547 - 553
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