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Colonic stent

Case contributed by Mohammed Alshammari
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

History of constipation.

Patient Data

Age: Elderly
Gender: Female
Barium

Severe narrowing in the distal sigmoid colon with apple core appearance.

Successful stenting of the narrow segment of the colon under fluoroscopic guidance.

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