Abstract
An 86-year-old man was admitted to the hospital because of an obstructed descending colon cancer, and his general condition was poor because of multiple liver metastases and bedridden. Since he also had a past history of rectal cancer and surgical operation was very difficult. Then an expandable metallic stent (EMS) was placed into the stenosis and the result was good. In cases of colorectal malignant stenosis without radical curability, it is common to perform the operation, such as colostomy. Although a good result with EMS placement has been reported in recent years, the application would be difficult in a general hospital from the aspect of cost.
