| Literature DB >> 9166049 |
P Scott-Mackie1, R Morgan, M Farrugia, M Glynos, A Adam.
Abstract
Malignant duodenal obstruction is a common complication of carcinoma of the head of the pancreas. We report successful palliative treatment of malignant duodenal strictures by the peroral placement of metallic endoprostheses in two patients in whom palliative surgery was not possible.Entities:
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Year: 1997 PMID: 9166049 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.70.831.9166049
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Br J Radiol ISSN: 0007-1285 Impact factor: 3.039