Palliation

Disorders of the Small Intestine

Questions discussed in this category

Is there a role for radiation in palliating malignant small bowel obstruction?

Does histology (radioresistant or radiosensitive) play into this decision?

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How would you treat a patient with metastatic cancer with a lesion invading the small bowel causing bleeding and potential obstruction?

Is radiation effective in this case and if so, what dose would you use? Is there potential for perforation?

2 Answers available

Papers discussed in this category

Gastrointestinal endoscopy, 2011-06

Esophageal cancer patients undergoing external beam radiation after placement of self-expandable metal stents: is there a risk of radiation dose enhancement?

Gastrointestinal endoscopy, 2023 Nov 10

Colonic-enteric lumen-apposing metal stents: a promising and safe alternative for endoscopic management of small-bowel obstruction.

Anticancer research, 2021 Apr

Colon or Rectal Stent Positioning for Advanced Cancer Influences Quality of Life: A Critical Point of View.

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