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Pancreatic and biliary stents GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY Pfau, P. R., Pleskow, D. K., Banerjee, S., Barth, B. A., Bhat, Y. M., Desilets, D. J., Gottlieb, K. T., Maple, J. T., Siddiqui, U. D., Tokar, J. L., Wang, A., song, L. W., Rodriguez, S. A. 2013; 77 (3): 319-327

Abstract

Biliary and pancreatic stents are used in a variety of benign and malignant conditions including strictures and leaks and in the prevention of post-ERCP pancreatitis.Both plastic and metal stents are safe, effective, and easy to use. SEMSs have traditionally been used for inoperable malignant disease. Covered SEMSs are now being evaluated for use in benign disease. Increasing the duration of patency of both plastic and metal stents remains an important area for future research.

View details for DOI 10.1016/j.gie.2012.09.026

View details for Web of Science ID 000314831000001

View details for PubMedID 23410693