Optimizing self-expandable metallic stent placement for malignant ileocecal obstruction: Role of pre-stenting contrast enema and device selection
SEMS placement in the ileocecal region is technically more challenging than in other right-sided segments. Procedure optimization - potentially aided by CLEAN, tapered hoods, and experienced operators-may help overcome anatomical difficulties while maintaining safety.
Authors
- Shintaro Tominaga
- Hidenori Takeshima (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2557-8533)
- Akihiro Maruyama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2080-5685)
- Hiroki Kato (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3177-2295)
- Makoto Kobayashi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5075-268X)
- Hiroshi Nakayabu
Institutions
- Yokkaichi Municipal Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Endoscopy International Open
- Published
- 2025-10-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2733-0780
- Primary Topic
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00