Biliary stents: models and methods for endoscopic stenting

Endoscopy. 2011 Jul;43(7):617-26. doi: 10.1055/s-0030-1256315. Epub 2011 May 25.

Abstract

Biliary stenting is widely used to palliate malignant obstruction or to treat benign biliary diseases. Recently, the most important changes have related to self-expandable metal stents (SEMSs), which are now available in a wide variety of designs, and to treatment techniques. This article is part of a combined publication that expresses the current view of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) about endoscopic biliary stenting: a technology review describes the stent models and stenting techniques, and a separate clinical guideline states the evidence and recommendations regarding stenting.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biliary Tract Diseases / surgery*
  • Endoscopy, Digestive System / instrumentation
  • Endoscopy, Digestive System / methods*
  • Humans
  • Stents*