Research Article

Endoscopic Self-Expandable Metallic Stent Insertion without Fluoroscopic Guidance Is Feasible and Safe for Acute Colonic Obstruction Caused by Colorectal Cancer

Table 1

Characteristics of patients.

Total patients36

Gender
 Male (%)23 (63.9)
 Female (%)13 (36.1)
Age (years) (47-89)
Obstruction location
 Left-sided colon (%)29 (80.6)
 Right-sided colon (%)7 (19.4)
Complete obstruction (%)30 (83.3)
Stricture length (cm) (1-8)