Direct visualization–assisted enteral stent placement in malignant colorectal obstruction: a case report - Takeaways - MDSpire

Assisted Placement of Enteral Stents in Malignant Colorectal Obstruction: A Case Study

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  • Tianjie Han

  • Junshan Li

  • July 21, 2026

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    Malignant bowel obstruction is a serious complication of colorectal cancer, often requiring palliative interventions like enteral stent placement.

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    The EyeMax direct visualization system was successfully used for guidewire placement in a patient with sigmoid colon adenocarcinoma.

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    A self-expandable metallic stent was deployed under endoscopic visualization, providing immediate symptom relief for the patient.

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    The patient experienced a delayed fecalith obstruction, which was effectively treated with endoscopic fragmentation.

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    One month post-stent placement, the patient underwent radical resection without complications and remained asymptomatic during follow-up.

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Direct visualization–assisted enteral stent placement in malignant colorectal obstruction: a case report

  • by Tianjie Han, Junshan Li

  • July 21, 2026

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