Usefulness of half-covered metallic stent placement in preventing acute cholecystitis complication in pancreatic cancer-induced distal biliary stricture.

Volume: 4, Issue: 6, Pages: 1140 - 1145
Published: Sep 10, 2020
Abstract
Background and aim null A self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) is commonly used for biliary stricture caused by pancreatic cancer. Covered SEMS may obstruct the cystic duct, causing acute cholecystitis. This study aimed to determine the outcomes of using a half-covered SEMS with an offset covered portion for preventing cystic duct obstruction. null Methods null Among 80 patients with half-covered SEMS placement for the treatment of pancreatic...
Paper Details
Title
Usefulness of half-covered metallic stent placement in preventing acute cholecystitis complication in pancreatic cancer-induced distal biliary stricture.
Published Date
Sep 10, 2020
Volume
4
Issue
6
Pages
1140 - 1145
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