Bowel Obstruction: Stent TreatmentCurrent as of: May 5, 2017 |
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Bowel Obstruction: Stent TreatmentTopic OverviewIn some cases of bowel obstruction , a doctor places expandable metal tubes called stents in the large intestine. Stents hold the intestine open to allow its contents to move forward. This helps restore bowel function and improve symptoms. Stents may be used to:
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