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Editorial
. 2017 May;24(3):110-113.
doi: 10.1159/000456089. Epub 2017 Feb 8.

Palliative Stenting for Malignant Large Bowel Obstruction: Stents for All?

Jorge Canena  1
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Editorial

Palliative Stenting for Malignant Large Bowel Obstruction: Stents for All?

Jorge Canena. GE Port J Gastroenterol. 2017 May.
No abstract available

Keywords: Malignant large bowel obstruction; Metallic stent; Palliative stenting.

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