A randomized trial comparing winged versus conventional plastic stents for malignant bile duct strictures
Background and study aims Stent insertion at endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is an established therapy for managing malignant biliary obstruction. Conventional plastic stents with a tubular design are most commonly used despite limited patency. Plastic stents with a winged desi...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Georg Thieme Verlag KG
2017-07-01
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Series: | Endoscopy International Open |
Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0043-110566 |