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