D Tait, M F Scriba, C Robinson, E G Jonas, G E Chinnery
BACKGROUND: Palliation of irresectable malignant gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) using self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) is gaining popularity with high technical success rates. The aim of this study was to review and compare GOO stenting for malignancy with other series. METHODS: A retrospective review of all patients undergoing pyloroduodenal stenting for malignant GOO at Groote Schuur Hospital, 1 March 2018-31 August 2021, evaluating demographics, technical success, pathology, and stentrelated complications was done...
November 2023: South African Journal of Surgery. Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Chirurgie