Acute left-sided malignant colonic obstruction: Is there a role for endoscopic stenting?

Table 1 ColoRectal Obstruction Scoring System adapted from Ohki et al[18]

Level of oral intake	Score
Requiring continuous decompression	0
No oral intake	1
Liquid or enteral nutrient intake	2
Soft solids, low-residue, and full diet with symptoms of stricure1	3
Soft solids, low-residue, and full diet without symptoms of stricure1	4

¹Symptoms of stricture include abdominal pain/cramps, abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting, constipation, and diarrhea, which are related to gastrointestinal transit.