NEW PROCEDURE FOR THE TREATMENT OF COLORECTAL NEOPLASTIC OBSTRUCTIONS

PURPOSE: A new procedure for the treatment of colorectal neoplastic ob structions is described. METHODS: This procedure involves the followin g phases: 1) placing a stent at the point of the stenosis of the colon , which enables the acute obstruction phase to be overcome; 2) recover ing the general state of the patient, analyzing the development of the disease, and mechanically preparing the colon; 3) performing regulate d and final surgery. RESULTS: In two patients, these three phases have been completed without complication and with excellent results. CONCL USION: This procedure is both safe and effective and could become the method of choice for the treatment of colorectal neoplastic obstructio ns.