[Feasibility of prosthesis insertion by laparotomy as palliative treatment for malignant duodenal stenosis].

Abstract

The authors report a preliminary series assessing the feasibility of duodenal stenting using a surgical approach. The study included 16 patients with a malignant duodenal outlet obstruction for whom a biliaryobstruction necessitated a laparotomyor following an endoscopic stenting failure. The stent was efficient in 15 patients with a complete relieve of obstruction. These patients could have oral intake at the end of the first postoperative week. No stent obstruction occurred. The duodenal stenting by laparotomy could be a good alternative to palliative gastroenteral anasotomosis.

• Authors: A Bardou, T Dugué, Th Delebecq, O Randoux, D Lucidarme, B Filoche, B Desrousseaux
• Journal: Annales de chirurgie (Ann Chir) Vol. 128 Issue 1 Pg. 55-6 (Feb 2003) ISSN: 0003-3944 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Faisabilité de l'insertion des prothèses par laparotomie comme traitement palliatif des sténoses duodénales malignes.
• PMID: 12600331 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Duodenal Neoplasms (complications)
• Duodenal Obstruction (etiology, surgery)
• Duodenoscopy
• Feasibility Studies
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Humans
• Laparotomy (methods)
• Length of Stay (statistics & numerical data)
• Male
• Palliative Care (methods)
• Prosthesis Implantation (methods)
• Stents
• Treatment Outcome