an expandable mesh tube (called a stent) can be inserted to keep the vessel open. Because balloon angioplasty is used to correct severely impaired blood flow, the benefits of treatment usually ...

Endoscopic placement ... There were no procedure-related deaths. Less severe complications included stent migration (5%), pain (2%), biliary obstruction (1%) and stent obstruction (17%).

Note that if you are not using a tourniquet, release of the distal antebrachial fascia should be performed at the end of the procedure to prevent bleeding from obscuring the endoscopic view.

biliary first (group 1), simultaneous biliary and duodenal (group 2) and duodenal first (group 3). Endoscopic dual stent placement was possible in 100% of the patients in groups 1 and 3 and 86% of ...

improving patient comfort compared to standard stents. A study showed 95% of patients had no urinary reflux post-placement, with significant improvements in USSQ scores. The RELIEF stent demonstrated ...

For many patients with stable coronary artery disease, optimal medical therapy will effectively manage their condition, and they will not need a stenting procedure. Deciding whether to proceed ...

Percutaneous drainage via a plastic biliary stent is a technique that is easily performed, from a technical point of view. We believe it to be an extremely safe, affordable, and feasible option for ...

The final, formatted version of the article will be published soon. Abstract: Introduction: Advances in endoscopic techniques have revolutionized gastrointestinal therapy, offering reduced morbidity ...