Endosonography-guided coloenterostomy (CE) significantly enhances outcomes for patients with small-bowel ileus due to peritoneal carcinomatosis. In a cohort of 17 patients, CE achieved a 94% technical success rate, with most experiencing symptom relief and improved quality of life. Notably, overall survival spanned 86 days compared to 14 days with conventional gastrostomy. Moreover, over half had resumed systemic cancer treatment, signaling a shift in effective palliative strategies for advanced cancer management.
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