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Efficacy of multi-hole self-expandable metal stent compared to fully covered and uncovered self-expandable metal stents in patients with unresectable malignant distal biliary obstruction: a propensity analysis
Background and aimsSelf-expandable metal stent (SEMS) insertion is the standard palliative treatment for unresectable malignant extrahepatic biliary...
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The use of fully covered self-expandable metal stents in the endoscopic treatment of portal cavernoma cholangiopathy
Background and aimsThere are different therapeutic approaches for biliary strictures and reducing portal hypertension in patients with symptomatic...
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Long-term outcomes of fully covered self-expandable metal stents for refractory biliary strictures after living donor liver transplantation: a retrospective study at a tertiary center
Background and aimsEndoscopic multiple plastic stents are an established first-line treatment for anastomotic biliary stricture (ABS) management...
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A novel endoscopic technique using fully covered self-expandable metallic stents for benign strictures after hepaticojejunostomy: the saddle-cross technique (with video)
BackgroundIn recent years, the number of patients with hepaticojejunostomy anastomotic strictures has increased. Balloon dilation and placement of...
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Factors associated with patency of self-expandable metal stents in malignant biliary obstruction
IntroductionEndoscopic self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) placement is the key endoscopic treatment for unresectable malignant biliary obstruction....
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Endoscopic fully covered self-expandable metal stent and vacuum-assisted drainage to treat postoperative colorectal cancer anastomotic stenosis with fistula
BackgroundDigestive tract reconstruction is required after the surgical resection of a colorectal malignant tumor. Some patients may have concomitant...
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A Comprehensive Analysis of Reported Adverse Events and Device Failures Associated with Esophageal Self-Expandable Metal Stents: An FDA MAUDE Database Study
IntroductionEsophageal Stents are used to maintain esophageal lumen patency in esophageal strictures caused by intrinsic and/or extrinsic...
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Comparison of outcomes between secondary fully covered and uncovered self-expandable metal stents in the treatment of recurrent biliary obstruction of pancreatic cancer
BackgroundThe overall survival (OS) of pancreatic cancer (PC) has been prolonged by advances in chemotherapy, and the number of cases of recurrent...
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Fully covered self-expandable metal stent for intraprocedural or late-diagnosed Type-II endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography-related perforations
BackgroundPerforations related to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) are rare but life-threatening complications. The treatment of...
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Long-term outcomes of duckbill-type anti-reflux metal stents versus conventional covered metal stents in reinterventions after covered biliary metal stent dysfunction in unresectable pancreatic cancer
BackgroundThe use of duckbill-type anti-reflux metal stents (DMS) in reinterventions after covered metal stent (CMS) dysfunction has been reported in...
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Comparison of BARD®LIFESTREAM™ covered balloon-expandable stent versus GORE® VIABAHN™ covered self-expandable stent in treatment of aortoiliac obstructive disease: study protocol for a prospective randomized controlled trial (NEONATAL trial)
BackgroundCovered stent has become one of the mainstream therapies for aortoiliac obstructive disease (AIOD), with a higher patency rate than bare...
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Uncovered versus covered expandable metal stents for malignant gastric outlet obstruction caused by intrinsic and extrinsic tumors: meta-analysis and meta-regression analysis
Background and aimsMalignant gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) can be palliated by endoscopic placement of self-expandable metal stents (SEMSs)....
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Lumen-apposing metal stents versus traditional self-expanding metal stents for endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage of pancreatic fluid collections: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundEndoscopic drainage has become the preferred treatment for pancreatic fluid collections (PFCs). There is still a lack of reliable evidence...
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Efficacy of endoscopic over-the-scope clip fixation for preventing migration of self-expandable metal stents: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundOver-the-scope clips (OTSC), both conventional and Stentfix, are believed to anchor the self-expanding metal (SEMS) and prevent migration....
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Successful closure with covered self-expandable metal stent for severe anastomotic leakage in the cervical esophagus
Anastomotic leakage is one of the major complications of esophageal surgery with a high mortality rate and significant morbidity. We describe a case...
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Lumen apposing metal stents versus tubular self-expandable metal stents for endoscopic ultrasound-guided choledochoduodenostomy in malignant biliary obstruction
Background and aimsEUS-guided choledochoduodenostomy (EUS-CDS) is an effective option for biliary drainage in malignant biliary obstruction. Lumen...
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Comparison of different types of covered self-expandable metal stents for malignant colorectal obstruction
BackgroundStent migration is one of the main drawbacks of covered self-expandable metal stent (SEMSs), occurring in up to 40% of malignant colorectal...
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Esophageal Stents for the Management of Benign Esophageal Strictures in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies
Little is known about the efficacy and safety of esophageal stents for the management of esophageal strictures in children and adolescents. A...
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Endoscopic vacuum therapy versus self-expandable metal stent for treatment of anastomotic leaks < 30 mm following oncologic Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy: a matched case–control study
BackgroundManagement of anastomotic leaks after Ivor-Lewis esophagectomy remains a challenge. Although intracavitary endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT)...
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Endoscopic treatment (endoscopic balloon dilation/self-expandable metal stent) vs surgical resection for the treatment of de novo stenosis in Crohn’s disease (ENDOCIR study): an open-label, multicentre, randomized trial
BackgroundStenosis is one of the most common complications in patients with Crohn’s disease (CD). Endoscopic balloon dilation (EBD) is the treatment...
