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Review
. 2011 Mar;78(3):197-206.
doi: 10.3949/ccjm.78a.10052.

Malignant bowel obstruction: individualized treatment near the end of life

Aileen Soriano  1 , Mellar P Davis
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Review

Malignant bowel obstruction: individualized treatment near the end of life

Aileen Soriano et al. Cleve Clin J Med. 2011 Mar.
Free article

Abstract

Malignant bowel obstruction requires a highly individualized approach, tailored to the patient's medical condition, prognosis, and goals of care. Surgery should not be routinely done. Less-invasive approaches such as gastric and colonic stenting are useful.

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