Experimental study on the friction effect of plastic stents for biliary stone fragmentation (with video).

Chang-Il KwonGwangil KimSeok JeongSung Hoon ChoiKwang Hyun KoDon Haeng LeeJoo Young ChoSung Pyo Hong

Published in: Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society (2017)

Stone fragmentation may be induced by PS friction effect. Also, screw-shaped plastic stents may improve friction effect. These results may help guide future PS development and clinical decisions.

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