Research Article

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

Table 3

Analyses of SEMS insertion stratified by CRC location and obstruction degree.

Location valueDegree value
Left-sided ()Right-sided ()Complete ()Incomplete ()

Technical success, no. (%)27 (93.1)6 (85.7)0.52627 (90)6 (100)0.418
Clinical success, no. (%)26 (89.6)5 (71.4)0.21125 (83.3)6 (100)0.281
Procedure time (min) (12-25) (18-56)0.00 (16-56) (12-25)0.179
Short-term complications, no.300.674300.396
Hematochezia, no. (%)1 (3.45)01 (3.33)0
Tenesmus, no. (%)2 (6.90)02 (6.67)0