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Percutaneous treatment of benign bilioenteric anastomotic strictures: temporary covered stent placement versus balloon dilatation.

Gabin YunChang Jin YoonNak Jong Seong
Published in: European radiology (2018)
• A temporary covered stent designed for spontaneous migration is a feasible and effective treatment for patients with benign bilioenteric anastomotic strictures. • Percutaneous temporary covered stents provide longer patency and shorter drainage catheter indwelling time compared with conventional balloon dilatation. • A covered stent with flared ends spontaneously migrated after 3-9 months.
Keyphrases
  • ultrasound guided
  • minimally invasive
  • combination therapy
  • replacement therapy