Plastic Biliary Stents for Malignant Biliary Diseases - 10/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.giec.2011.04.010
Inge Huibregtse, MD, PhD, Paul Fockens, MD, PhD ⁎ 
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, PO Box 22700, 1100 DE, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Plastic biliary endoprostheses have not changed much since their introduction more than 3 decades ago. Although their use has been challenged by the introduction of metal stents, plastic stents still remain commonly used. Much work has been done to improve the problem of stent obstruction but without substantial clinical success. In this review, the authors discuss the history of plastic biliary stent development and the current use of plastic stents for malignant biliary diseases.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Malignant, Biliary, Plastic stent, Occlusion
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Vol 21 - N° 3
P. 435-445 - juillet 2011 Retour au numéro
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