AIM:To investigate the efficacy and safety of percutaneous needle decompression in the treatment ofmalignant small bowel obstruction(MSBO).METHODS:A prospective analysis of the clinical data of 52 MSBO patients underg...AIM:To investigate the efficacy and safety of percutaneous needle decompression in the treatment ofmalignant small bowel obstruction(MSBO).METHODS:A prospective analysis of the clinical data of 52 MSBO patients undergoing percutaneous needle decompression was performed.RESULTS:Percutaneous needle decompression was successful in all 52 patients.Statistically significant differences were observed in symptoms such as vomiting,abdominal distension and abdominal pain before and after treatment(81.6%vs 26.5%,100%vs 8.2%,and 85.7%vs 46.9%,respectively;all P<0.05).The overall significantly improved rate was 19.2%(11/52)and the response rate was 94.2%(49/52)using decompression combined with nasal tube placement,local arterial infusion of chemotherapy and nutritional support.During the one-month follow-up period,puncture-related complications were acceptable.CONCLUSION:Percutaneous needle intestinal decompression is a safe and effective palliative treatment for MSBO.展开更多
文摘AIM:To investigate the efficacy and safety of percutaneous needle decompression in the treatment ofmalignant small bowel obstruction(MSBO).METHODS:A prospective analysis of the clinical data of 52 MSBO patients undergoing percutaneous needle decompression was performed.RESULTS:Percutaneous needle decompression was successful in all 52 patients.Statistically significant differences were observed in symptoms such as vomiting,abdominal distension and abdominal pain before and after treatment(81.6%vs 26.5%,100%vs 8.2%,and 85.7%vs 46.9%,respectively;all P<0.05).The overall significantly improved rate was 19.2%(11/52)and the response rate was 94.2%(49/52)using decompression combined with nasal tube placement,local arterial infusion of chemotherapy and nutritional support.During the one-month follow-up period,puncture-related complications were acceptable.CONCLUSION:Percutaneous needle intestinal decompression is a safe and effective palliative treatment for MSBO.