Evaluation of valve function in antireflux biliary metal stents

Evaluation of valve function in antireflux biliary metal stents

Abstract Background To overcome duodenobiliary reflux induced by biliary stents, antireflux valve (ARV) biliary stents have been developed and showed improvement in stent patency. However, negative study results have also been reported because stent patency may be decreased by the malfunction of ARV...

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Main Authors: Chang-Il Kwon, Jong Pil Moon, Ho Yun, Seok Jeong, Dong Hee Koh, Woo Jung Lee, Kwang Hyun Ko, Dae Hwan Kang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Stent
Biliary stent
Metal stent
Antireflux valve
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12876-018-0878-8

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