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Gastrointestinal obstruction is a problematic condition in patients with end-stage malignancies. Metallic stent placement for inoperable esophageal, gastroduodenal, and colonic obstruction is an alternative therapeutic option instead of bypass surgery or nasogastric tube insertion. With advances in stent technology, metallic stent placement can be performed less invasively with high levels of technical and clinical success regardless of the indication for stenting or etiology of the obstruction. However, several complications associated with stent placement in the gastrointestinal tract frequently occur; therefore, interventional radiologists should be well aware not only of the devices and techniques but also complications and patient care.
