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Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials of self-expanding metallic stents as a bridge to surgery versus emergency surgery for malignant left-sided large bowel obstruction

  1. C. J. Tan*,
  2. B. V. M. Dasari,
  3. K. Gardiner

Article first published online: 19 JAN 2012

DOI: 10.1002/bjs.8689

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British Journal of Surgery

British Journal of Surgery

Volume 99, Issue 4, pages 469–476, April 2012

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Tan, C. J., Dasari, B. V. M. and Gardiner, K. (2012), Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials of self-expanding metallic stents as a bridge to surgery versus emergency surgery for malignant left-sided large bowel obstruction. Br J Surg, 99: 469–476. doi: 10.1002/bjs.8689

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  1. Colorectal Unit, Royal Victoria Hospital, 274 Grosvenor Road, Belfast BT12 6BA, UK

*Colorectal Unit, Royal Victoria Hospital, 274 Grosvenor Road, Belfast BT12 6BA, UK

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 7 MAR 2012
  2. Article first published online: 19 JAN 2012
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 20 DEC 2011

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