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Endoscopy 1995; 27(3): 273-276
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1005684
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Use of an Expandable Ultraflex Stent in the Treatment of Malignant Rectal Stricture

I. Raijman, M. Siemens, N. Marcon
  • Division of Gastroenterology, The Wellesley Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Abstract

Obstructive colorectal cancer is usually an indication for surgical intervention. For patients with metastatic disease, medical contraindications, or those who refuse surgery, palliation by nonoperative means is necessary. The advent of expandable metallic stents may allow for speedy palliation. We have treated one patient with unresectable colon cancer with a new selfexpanding endoprosthesis made of nitinol (Ultraflex, Microvasive, Watertown, MA, U.S.A.).