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Colonic Stent as Bridge to Surgery for Malignant Obstruction Induces Gene Expressional Changes Associated with a More Aggressive Tumor Phenotype.
Annals of surgical oncology - 1 Dec 2021
Broholm Malene, Degett Thea Helene, Furbo Sara, Fiehn Anne-Marie Kanstrup, Bulut Mustafa, Litman Thomas, Eriksen Jens Ole, Troelsen Jesper T, Gjerdrum Lise Mette Rahbek, Gögenur Ismail
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BACKGROUND: Colonic stent is recommended as a bridge to elective surgery for malignant obstruction to improve short-term clinical outcomes for patients with colorectal cancer. However, since the oncological outcomes remain controversial, this study aimed to investigate the impact of self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) on the tumor microenvironment. METHODS: Patients treated with colonic stent as a bridge to...
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