New anti-reflux plastic stent to reduce the risk of stent-related cholangitis in the treatment of biliary strictures

Background null There is little data available on the role of new anti-reflux plastic stents (ARPSs). null Aim null To compare the use of ARPSs with that of traditional plastic stents (TPSs) for patients with biliary strictures. null Methods null Consecutive patients with biliary strictures who underwent first endoscopic biliary stenting between February 2016 and May 2019 were included. The onset of stent-related cholangitis, stent patency,...