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Malignant Gastrointestinal Obstruction: Options for Decompression and Nutrition

Digestive Disease Interventions, 2020
AbstractMalignant bowel obstruction (MBO) is a relatively common condition affecting patients with advanced malignancy. Therapeutic interventions should be aimed at maintaining quality of life. Given the lack of prospective controlled studies in this patient population, patient management is often based on local practice patterns and anecdotal ...
Robert J. Litwin   +2 more
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Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy for Decompression of Nonmalignant Gastrointestinal Disease

Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques, 2015
The utility of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) decompression for inoperable malignant bowel obstruction is well documented. However, there are limited data on decompressive PEG for prolonged ileus, gut dysmotility, and/or complicated nonmalignant bowel obstruction.
Christopher R, Daigle   +6 more
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