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Rectal Obstruction

Blockage of the normal flow of the intestinal contents in the rectum.
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Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Comparison of One-Stage Managements of Obstructing Left-Sided Colon and Rectal Cancer: Stent-Laparoscopic Approach vs. Intraoperative Colonic Lavage
PurposeWe evaluated the operative outcomes of laparoscopic surgery following self-expandable metallic stent compared to one-stage… Expand
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Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Malignant rectal obstruction within 5 cm of the anal verge: is there a role for expandable metallic stent placement?
BACKGROUND Placement of expandable metallic stents (EMS) has been considered contraindicated for patients with malignant rectal… Expand
Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
Palliation of malignant rectal obstruction with self-expanding metal stents.
BACKGROUND Surgical management of patients with metastatic or recurrent rectal cancer remains controversial. Self-expanding metal… Expand
2004
2004
Seminal vesicle cyst presenting as rectal obstruction.
We report an unusual case of a pelvic mass arising from the seminal vesicle. A 45-year-old man presented with difficulty voiding… Expand
2004
2004
Indications and results of endoscopic rectal stenting
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  • Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • 2004
    • Corpus ID: 21638577
Self expandable metal stents (SEMS) are a useful option to diverting colostomy for the palliation of malignant rectal obstruction… Expand
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Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Self-Expandable Stent Before Elective Surgery vs. Emergency Surgery for the Treatment of Malignant Colorectal Obstructions: Comparison of Primary Anastomosis and Morbidity Rates
AbstractPURPOSE: At present there are not enough studies that demonstrate the usefulness of self-expandable stents in patients… Expand
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Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Acute rectal obstruction after PPH stapled haemorrhoidectomy
An unusual case of acute intestinal obstruction following a PPH stapled haemorrhoidectomy is reported: the complication was due… Expand
1997
1997
Pulsed low dose rate brachytherapy in a rat model: dependence of late rectal injury on radiation pulse size.
PURPOSE Clinical protocols utilizing pulsed low dose rate brachytherapy (PDR) to replace traditional continuous low dose rate… Expand
1986
1986
Chronic radiation damage in the rectum of the rat after protracted fractionated irradiation.
In this experiment, a protracted fractionation regime (18 fractions/170 days, dose/fraction: 6,7,8 Gy) caused late rectal… Expand
1982
1982
Ureteric obstruction due to pelvic actinomycosis
A case is presented of ureteric obstruction due to pelvic actinomycosis associated with an intra‐uterine contraceptive device… Expand
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