A newly designed uncovered biliary stent for palliation of malignant obstruction: results of a prospective study

A newly designed uncovered biliary stent for palliation of malignant obstruction: results of a prospective study

Abstract Background Biliary decompression can reduce symptoms and improve quality of life in patients with malignant biliary obstruction. Endoscopically placed stents have become the standard of care for biliary drainage with the aim of improving hepatic function, relieving jaundice, and reducing ad...

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Main Authors: Christopher Lawrence, Jose Nieto, Willis G. Parsons, André Roy, Nalini M. Guda, Stephen E. Steinberg, Muhammad K. Hasan, Juan Carlos Bucobo, Satish Nagula, Nicholas D. Dey, Jonathan M. Buscaglia, On behalf of the Study Investigators
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Self expandable metallic stent
Biliary tract neoplasms
Palliative medicine
Stents
Prosthesis design
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12876-020-01325-9

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