A Comparative Study on the Efficacy of Covered Metal Stent and Plastic Stent in Unresectable Malignant Biliary Obstruction

BACKGROUND/AIMS: The placement of self expandable metal stent (SEMS) is one of the palliative therapeutic options for patients with unresectable malignant biliary obstruction. The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of a covered SEMS versus the conventional plastic stent. METHODS: We...

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Autores principales: Choi, Jae Myoung, Kim, Jin Hong, Kim, Soon Sun, Yu, Jun Hwan, Hwang, Jae Chul, Yoo, Byung Moo, Park, Sang Heum, Kim, Ho Gak, Lee, Dong Ki, Ko, Kang Hyun, Yoo, Kyo Sang, Park, Do Hyun
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2012
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3363115/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22741136
http://dx.doi.org/10.5946/ce.2012.45.1.78