Real-life patency of plastic biliary stents in the pandemic era: is stent removal after 6 months safe and effective?

Marta Freitas Tiago Lima Capela Vítor Macedo Silva Tiago Cúrdia Gonçalves Pedro Boal Carvalho Bruno Joel Rosa Carla Marinho José Cotter

Published in: Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology (2023)

Delayed plastic biliary stent removal does not seem to have a negative impact on patients' outcomes. In the current pandemic situation, while scheduled endoscopic procedures may have to be postponed, elective removal of plastic biliary stents can be safely deferred.

Keyphrases

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coronavirus disease
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
type diabetes
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