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Use of self-expandable metallic stents in benign GI diseases.
Gastrointest Endosc
August 2003
Section of Gastroenterology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington 98101, USA.
Background: The self-expandable metallic stent is of proven benefit in patients with malignant disease; however, its use in patients with benign disease is not well established. There are few data available regarding long-term complications and outcomes with use of self-expandable metallic stents in benign disease and virtually none regarding attempted removal once the acute problem is resolved.
Methods: Thirteen patients who had a self-expandable metallic stent placed for benign GI disorders were included in a retrospective analysis.