Background: Rectal obstruction in cervical carcinoma is rare and occurs when the tumor infiltrates or causes an extrinsic mass that has an effect on the bowel wall—obstruction. The treatment in these cases is mainly surgery to bypass the obstruction. Case: A 61-year-old female had recurrent cervical growths. She was diagnosed as having recurrent cervical tumors, with extrinsic rectal compression causing obstruction, and was given a self-expanding metal stent (SEMS). Results: Successful placement of the SEMS relieved this patient's obstruction completely, avoiding the need for a major surgical procedure and improving her quality of life. Conclusions: Considering the morbidity and mortality outcomes of surgery, the best option for such patients is nonoperative restoration of luminal patency. The SEMS is being used for palliation of malignant large-bowel obstruction or as a bridge to surgery. (J GYNECOL SURG 28:241)
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