The Cost-Effectiveness of Colonic Stenting as a Bridge to Curative Surgery in Patients with Acute Left-Sided Malignant Colonic Obstruction: A Canadian Perspective
BACKGROUND: Over the past several years, colonic stenting has been advocated as an alternative to the traditional surgical approach for relieving acute malignant left-sided colonic obstruction. The aim of the present study was to determine the most cost-effective strategy in a Canadian setting.
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| Main Authors: | Harminder Singh, Steven Latosinsky, Brennan MR Spiegel, Laura E Targownik |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2006-01-01
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| Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2006/307324 |
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