Abstract
Surgical treatment has been generally carried out in patients with non-curative or unresectable colorectal carcinoma. Recently, use of self-expandable metalic stent (EMS) is increasing in patients with unresectable esophageal carcinoma. We reported 4 cases using EMS with obstructive colorectal carcinoma. One patient rejected operation and others had multiple liver metastasis and/or peritoneal dissemination. We inserted EMS successfully and safely in all cases and improved obstruction of colon and rectum immediately. EMS replacement contributed to shorten the duration of hospital stay and improve QOL in patient with unresectable or non-curable colorectal carcinoma.
