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Need Information About The Stent For Bowel Cancer
my dad is 91 and has just been diagnosed with bowl cancer he has had symptons for 5months but was being treated for divitaculitis. owing to his age and other related problems his only option is to have a stent fitted i would like to know more about this please
Thu, 15 May 2014
In case of colon cancer which cannot be resected and is causing obstructive symptoms, stent is placed in the stenosed (narrowed) segment to relieve obstruction.
The stent is placed endoscopically. Stents are initially collapsed and are taken endoscopically to site of stenosis where they are allowed to expand, thus relieving obstruction. It is quite a safe procedure.
I hope it answers your query.
The stent is placed endoscopically. Stents are initially collapsed and are taken endoscopically to site of stenosis where they are allowed to expand, thus relieving obstruction. It is quite a safe procedure.
I hope it answers your query.
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