A new partially covered nitinol stent for palliative treatment of malignant bile duct obstruction: a multicenter single-arm prospective study

Guido Costamagna, Andrea Tringali, D. N. Reddy, J. Devière, M. Bruno, Mariafilomena Bruno, T. Ponchon, H. Neuhaus, Massimiliano Mutignani, G. V. Rao, S. Lakhtakia, O. Le Moine, P. Fockens, E. A.J. Rauws, V. Lepilliez, B. Schumacher, A. Seelhoff, D. Carr-Locke

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Abstract

Covered self-expanding metal stents (SEMSs) have proven effective for managing malignant bile duct strictures and may reduce risk of tumor ingrowth. A new nitinol partially covered biliary SEMS was prospectively evaluated.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)317-324
Number of pages8
JournalEndoscopy
Volume43
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011

Keywords

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Alloys
  • Bile Duct Neoplasms
  • Cholestasis, Extrahepatic
  • Coated Materials, Biocompatible
  • Common Bile Duct Diseases
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Palliative Care
  • Stents

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