Gastrointest Interv.  2016 Jul;5(2):111-115. 10.18528/gii150026.

Through the keyhole: Radiological management of malignant gastric outflow obstruction beyond the pylorus

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Radiology, Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Preston, UK. Robert.stockwell@lthtr.nhs.uk
  • 2Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.

Abstract

This review article presents the radiological options for management of malignant gastric outflow obstruction distal to the pylorus. We place these options in context with surgical and endoscopic alternatives and recommend their use, particularly in those institutions where endoscopic alternatives may not be readily available.

Keyword

Duodenal obstruction; Self expandable metal stents; Technology, radiologic

MeSH Terms

Duodenal Obstruction
Pylorus*
Self Expandable Metallic Stents
Technology, Radiologic
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