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
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
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
A Complex In Vitro Degradation Study on Polydioxanone Biliary Stents during a Clinically Relevant Period with the Focus on Raman Spectroscopy Validation
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DOI: 10.3390/polym14050938
Abstract: Biodegradable biliary stents are promising treatments for biliary benign stenoses. One of the materials considered for their production is polydioxanone (PPDX), which could exhibit a suitable degradation time for use in biodegradable stents. Proper material… read more here.
Keywords: polydioxanone biliary; spectroscopy; biliary stents; raman spectroscopy ... See more keywords
Feasibility and efficacy evaluation of metallic biliary stents eluting gemcitabine and cisplatin for extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma
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DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v26.i31.4589
Abstract: BACKGROUND Effective endoscopic management is fundamental for the treatment of extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ECC). However, current biliary stents that are widely used in clinical practice showed no antitumor effect. Drug-eluting stents (DESs) may achieve a combination… read more here.
Keywords: extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma; drug loaded; gem; biliary stents ... See more keywords
Influence of biliary stents on the diagnostic outcome of endoscopic ultrasound–guided tissue acquisition from solid pancreatic lesions: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.5946/ce.2022.282
Abstract: Background/Aims This meta-analysis analyzed the effect of an indwelling biliary stent on endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)–guided tissue acquisition from pancreatic lesions. Methods A literature search was performed to identify studies published between 2000 and July 2022… read more here.
Keywords: tissue acquisition; biliary stents; analysis; strict criteria ... See more keywords