Colonic stenting: an alternative to surgery in the elderly

Age Ageing. 2007 Sep;36(5):593-5. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afm080. Epub 2007 Jul 10.

Abstract

This case report describes the management of a frail older patient presenting with a rare case of an obstructing right-sided colonic lesion, combined with complex co-morbidities. The report briefly discusses use of colonic stenting in right colonic lesions as well as palliative management of colonic tumours in general.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Colon / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Obstruction / surgery*
  • Stents*
  • Treatment Outcome