Antireflux Metal Stent as a First-Line Metal Stent for Distal Malignant Biliary Obstruction: A Pilot Study

Background/AimsIn distal malignant biliary obstruction, an antireflux metal stent (ARMS) with a funnel-shaped valve is effective as a reintervention for metal stent occlusion caused by reflux. This study sought to evaluate the feasibility of this ARMS as a first-line metal stent.Methods : Patients w...

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Published in:	Gut and Liver
Main Authors:	Tsuyoshi Hamada, Hiroyuki Isayama, Yousuke Nakai, Osamu Togawa, Naminatsu Takahara, Rie Uchino, Suguru Mizuno, Dai Mohri, Hiroshi Yagioka, Hirofumi Kogure, Saburo Matsubara, Natsuyo Yamamoto, Yukiko Ito, Minoru Tada, Kazuhiko Koike
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Gastroenterology Council for Gut and Liver 2017-01-01
Subjects:	antireflux biliary obstruction covered cholangiopancreatography endoscopic retrograde metal stent
Online Access:	http://gutnliver.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.5009/gnl15579