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Successful management of malignant colovesical fistula using covered colonic self-expanding metallic stent: a case report
BackgroundA colovesical fistula (CVF) is commonly treated by resection of the intestine containing the fistula or creation of a defunctioning stoma....
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Self-expanding metallic stent for refractory pancreatic duct stricture in chronic pancreatitis: A prospective follow-up study
Background and AimsIn chronic pancreatitis, fully covered self-expanding metal stents (FCSEMS) are used to treat refractory pancreatic duct...
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Comparable Efficacy of Laser-Cut and Braided Self Expanding Metallic Biliary Stent: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Background and AimsIn patients with unresectable malignant biliary obstruction (MBO), endoscopic biliary drainage is the treatment of choice....
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A multicenter case–control study of self-expanding metallic stent versus trans-anal colorectal tube for stage II/III non-right-sided obstructive colon cancer
BackgroundSelf-expanding metallic stent (SEMS) and trans-anal colorectal tube (TCT) are alternative treatments to conventional emergency surgery for...
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Ruptured pseudoaneurysm in a biliary metallic stent in a patient with pancreatic cancer: a case report
We report a case of an 87 year-old woman who was admitted with jaundice, but had no pain or fever. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography revealed a...
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A case of delayed pancreatic fistula after covered self-expandable metallic stent deployment for pancreatic head cancer
A 69-year-old man was referred to our hospital with obstructive jaundice. A tumor with poor contrast enhancement was found in the pancreatic head,...
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A Silicone-Covered Self-Expanding Metal Stent with Anti-migration Features for Treating Malignant Ureteral Obstruction
PurposeTo evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the Urexel stent for treating malignant ureteral obstruction (MUO).
Materials and Methods ...
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Shape-Setting of Self-Expanding Nickel–Titanium Laser-Cut and Wire-Braided Stents to Introduce a Helical Ridge
PurposeAltered hemodynamics caused by the presence of an endovascular device may undermine the success of peripheral stenting procedures....
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Efficacy of closed cell self expandable metallic stent for peripheral arterial disease in the porcine iliac artery
This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of a closed-cell self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) with or without expanded-polytetrafluoroethylene...
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Comparison Between Plastic and Metallic Biliary Stent Placement for Preoperative Patients with Pancreatic Head Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
BackgroundOptimal preoperative biliary drainage for patients with pancreatic cancer before pancreatoduodenectomy remains unclear. This study aimed to...
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Tapered self-expandable metallic stent optimized for Eustachian tube morphology in a porcine ET model
Several investigations on the feasibility of stent placement into the Eustachian tube (ET) are being conducted. However, stents optimized for the...
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High-Performance Self-Expanding NiTi Stents Manufactured by Laser Powder Bed Fusion
Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) is a promising technology for the manufacturing of customized medical implants, due to the intrinsic potential in the...
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Study on the rationality of small diameter metallic airway stent in treatment of tracheal stenosis in injured rabbits
BackgroundTo observe the occurrence of related complications after self-expandable metallic (SEM) airway stents implantation with different diameters...
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Proof of concept study for radial compression strength & shape memory effect of 3D printed double arrowhead PLA stent
Self-expanding biodegradable stents are expected to replace metallic stents in the treatment of peripheral artery disease, which may cause numerous...
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Impact of endoscopic metallic stent placement and emergency surgery on detection of viable circulating tumor cells for acute malignant left-sided colonic obstruction
BackgroundSelf-expanding metal stents (SEMS) served as a bridge to surgery (BTS). However, this method may be associated with worse long-term...
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5-year oncological outcomes in left-sided malignant colonic obstruction: stent as bridge to surgery
BackgroundA considerable number of patients with colon cancer present with a colonic obstruction. The use of self-expanding metallic stents (SEMS) as...
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Self-expanding metal stent in esophageal perforations and anastomotic leaks
Background and AimsPlacement of self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) has emerged as a minimally invasive treatment option for esophageal perforation...
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A Computational Framework Examining the Mechanical Behaviour of Bare and Polymer-Covered Self-Expanding Laser-Cut Stents
PurposePolymer covered stents have demonstrated promising clinical outcomes with improved patency rates compared to traditional bare-metal stents....
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Lumen-apposing covered self-expanding metallic stent for symptomatic pancreatic fluid collections: assessment of outcomes and complications with CT and MRI
PurposeTo assess technical and clinical outcomes following lumen-apposing covered self-expanding metallic stent (LAMS) placement for symptomatic...
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Fabrication and application of drug eluting stent for peripheral artery disease
The stenosis of peripheral arteries, including the superficial femoral artery (SFA), can be addressed by a minimally invasive procedure involving a...