[Biliary endoprosthesis using an expandable metallic stent].
Expandable metallic stents were inserted to treat malignant obstructive jaundice in 4 patients and no migration was noted. In 2 patients, all stents expanded sufficiently enough to remove the external drainage and remained patent. A relatively small caliber (7 Fr) was needed for the introduction of the stent, and when the stent was released, it acquired a much larger diameter. The expandable metallic stent could be used for the effective treatment of obstructive jaundice.
Morita
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S
Department of Radiology, Kochi Municipal Central Hospital.
Takemura
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T
Matsumoto
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S
Odani
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R
Yoshioka
T
T
Uchida
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H
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001652:Bile Ducts; D002779:Cholestasis / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D015607:Stents