Objective To investigate the surgical techniques for management of left colon carcinoma obstruction. MethodsThe techniques used in left colon carcinoma obstruction and the corresponding efficiencies reported in foreign literatures were reviewed. ResultsThe surgical techniques for management of left colon carcinoma obstruction involve palliative operation, staged operation and onestage operation. These methods had their own virtues as well as shortages. But on all accounts, onestage operation was favorable for both the patients and docters. ConclusionDifferent methods for management of left colon carcinoma obstruction have different adaptation index, first you must ensure safety, then you should try your best to do onestage operation.
