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 adverse effects of obstruction. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the performance characteristics of a newly-designed, uncovered metal biliary stent for the palliation of malignant biliary obstruction.

Methods

This post-market, prospective study included patients with biliary obstruction due to a malignant neoplasm treated with a single-type, commercially available uncovered self-expanding metal stent (SEMS). Stents were placed as clinically indicated for palliation of jaundice and t

SUBMITTER: Lawrence C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7288422 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature