Advancements in biliary stenting.
Endoscopic therapy is essential in the management of malignant and benign biliary strictures. With new advancements in biliary stent technology and the many controversies surrounding biliary stenting, managing biliary strictures is not always straightforward. The purpose of this article is to review the major issues surrounding biliary stenting, summarize current treatment strategies, discuss advancements in stent technologies, and describe emerging indications of biliary stents.
Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA. sejpal@bcm.edu
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