AI Article Synopsis
- Biliary and pancreatic stents help manage conditions like strictures and leaks, and are also used to prevent post-ERCP pancreatitis.
- Both plastic and metal stents are effective and user-friendly, with self-expanding metal stents (SEMSs) typically used for inoperable malignant cases.
- Research is ongoing to improve the longevity of both plastic and metal stents, with covered SEMSs being tested for potential use in benign conditions.
Article Abstract
Biliary and pancreatic stents are used in a variety of benign and malignant conditions including strictures and leaks and in the prevention of post-ERCP pancreatitis.Both plastic and metal stents are safe, effective, and easy to use. SEMSs have traditionally been used for inoperable malignant disease. Covered SEMSs are now being evaluated for use in benign disease. Increasing the duration of patency of both plastic and metal stents remains an important area for future research.
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