Acute pancreatitis after percutaneous insertion of metallic biliary stents in patients with unresectable pancreatic cancer.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2019.07.014
Abstract: AIM To investigate the incidence and clinical characteristics of acute pancreatitis following percutaneous insertion of metallic biliary stents in patients with unresectable pancreatic cancer. The clinical efficacy of metallic stent insertion was also evaluated. MATERIALS… read more here.
Keywords: acute pancreatitis; unresectable pancreatic; insertion; biliary stents ... See more keywords
Emerging trends in biliary stents: a materials and manufacturing perspective.
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DOI: 10.1039/d2bm00234e
Abstract: Biliary stent technology has come a long way since its inception. There have been significant advancements in the materials used, and design and deployment strategies. Options have expanded from plastic and metallic stents to a… read more here.
Keywords: manufacturing perspective; materials manufacturing; biliary stents; emerging trends ... See more keywords
Therapeutic biliary stents: applications and opportunities
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DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2024.2341960
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction Biliary stents are used to optimize ductal patency and enable bile flow in the management of obstruction or injury related to biliary tract tumors, strictures, stones, or leaks. Although direct therapeutic applications of… read more here.
Keywords: therapeutic biliary; biliary stents; stents applications; biliary tract ... See more keywords
21 Intraoperative microbiological study of biliary flora in patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy. How does preoperative biliary drainage affect?
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DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znaf024.006
Abstract: Surgical site infection (SSI) is the most common healthcare-associated infection. Patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) may require preoperative biliary stent placement, which is a risk factor for postoperative SSI. Scientific Justification: Historically, antibiotic prophylaxis in our… read more here.
Keywords: patients undergoing; microbiology; preoperative biliary; biliary stents ... See more keywords
Use of Fully Covered Self-expanding Metal Biliary Stents in Pediatrics: A Case Series
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DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000001723
Abstract: Objectives: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is used to manage biliary pathology in pediatric patients. Plastic biliary stents have been used in this population for obstructive lesions and bile leaks; however, they are sometimes not effective due… read more here.
Keywords: self expanding; covered self; biliary stents; fully covered ... See more keywords
Author′s response: Endoscopic biodegradable biliary stents in the treatment of benign biliary strictures: First report of clinical use in patients
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DOI: 10.1111/den.12911
Abstract: We appreciate the comments of Dr. Koksal and co-workers on our recent article. In brief, we reported on two first patients with benign biliary strictures treated with self-expanding poly-dioxanone biodegradable biliary stents (BDBS) inserted in… read more here.
Keywords: use; biliary stents; biliary strictures; biodegradable biliary ... See more keywords
Guidelines for management of urgent symptoms in cholangiocarcinoma (CC) patients (pts) with biliary stents or catheters using the modified RAND/UCLA Delphi process.
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DOI: 10.1200/jco.2017.35.15_suppl.e15641
Abstract: e15641Background: CC pts with biliary stents or catheters are prone to have obstruction/infection and studies show 20-40% present with fever/or jaundice requiring urgent treatment for which there i... read more here.
Keywords: pts biliary; biliary stents; stents catheters; guidelines management ... See more keywords
Guidelines for biliary stents and drains.
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DOI: 10.21037/cco.2020.02.01
Abstract: Hepatobiliary and pancreatic cancers can cause malignant biliary constriction of the bile ducts, a lethal complication that leads to obstruction of the bile ducts, cholangitis, sepsis, and death. Patients may present with symptoms such as… read more here.
Keywords: guidelines biliary; biliary stents; oncology; stents drains ... See more keywords
Clinical application of the retrograde track method in reopening dysfunctional biliary stents
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DOI: 10.21037/qims-23-1030
Abstract: Background Biliary stent dysfunction is challenging to treat in clinic. The retrograde track method (RTM) has a promising clinical application in the reopening of dysfunctional biliary stents. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical value… read more here.
Keywords: reopening dysfunctional; biliary stents; track method; dysfunctional biliary ... See more keywords
3D Printing for Bio-Synthetic Biliary Stents
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DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering6010016
Abstract: Three-dimensional (3D) printing is an additive manufacturing method that holds great potential in a variety of future patient-specific medical technologies. This project validated a novel crosslinked polyvinyl alcohol (XL-PVA) 3D printed stent infused with collagen,… read more here.
Keywords: collagen; bio synthetic; biliary stents; synthetic biliary ... See more keywords
Bacterial Biofilms—A Threat to Biliary Stents, Understanding Their Formation, Clinical Consequences and Management
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DOI: 10.3390/medicina61030512
Abstract: A biofilm is a community of microbial cells which are enclosed in an external matrix and separated by a network of water channels attached to natural or artificial surfaces. Biofilms formed inside biliary stents consist… read more here.
Keywords: biliary stents; bacterial biofilms; biofilms threat; threat biliary ... See more keywords