Pooled Analysis of the Efficacy and Safety of Self-Expanding Metal Stenting in Malignant Colorectal Obstruction

Self-expanding metal stents have been used in the management of colorectal obstruction as an alternative to emergency surgery. Our aim was to systematically review the efficacy and safety of these stents in the setting of malignant colorectal obstruction.

Both English and foreign language reports were identified from Medline, Embase, Cancerlit, Science Citation Index, Cochrane Library, and proceedings of relevant meetings. Data were collected on technical success, clinical success, and safety parameters.