title: Other uses of non-vascular stents.
abstract: New generation metallic stents are making an impact on coronary, peripheral vascular and biliary diseases. However, their use is not limited to these: other areas include the oesophagus and upper gastrointestinal tract, the small bowel, large bowel and dacryocystic duct.
authors.affiliation: Radiology Department, Hull Royal Infirmary.
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authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Nicholson
mesh_terms: D002277:Carcinoma / Q000150:complications; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000628:therapy; D007766:Lacrimal Apparatus Diseases / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D010166:Palliative Care; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000628:therapy; D015607:Stents; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000628:therapy