[Value of ultrasound in follow-up of biliary metal stents--initial results].
Self-expandable metallic biliary endoprostheses (= "stents") are an accepted therapeutic alternative in the palliative treatment of malignant biliary obstruction. The physiological direction of bile flow is re-established for a varying period of time. Sonography is an acutely available modality for the evaluation of symptomatic patients who are carriers of such endoprostheses. The cause of recurrent obstructive jaundice can be diagnosed quickly and a new intervention can be planned carefully.
Ammann
M E
ME
Ludwig Boltzmann Institut für radiologisch physikalische Tumordiagnostik, Universitätsklinik für Radiodiagnostik Wien.
Walter
R M
RM
Winkelbauer
F
F
Thurnher
S
S
Staniszewski
K
K
Karnel
F
F
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