The role of metallic stents in malignant duodenal obstruction

Br J Radiol. 1997 Mar:70:252-5. doi: 10.1259/bjr.70.831.9166049.

Abstract

Malignant duodenal obstruction is a common complication of carcinoma of the head of the pancreas. We report successful palliative treatment of malignant duodenal strictures by the peroral placement of metallic endoprostheses in two patients in whom palliative surgery was not possible.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Catheterization
  • Duodenal Obstruction / diagnostic imaging
  • Duodenal Obstruction / etiology
  • Duodenal Obstruction / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Palliative Care*
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms / complications
  • Radiography
  • Stents*
  • Surgical Procedures, Operative / methods