Novel anti-reflux biliary metal stent with a distal tapered end for distal malignant biliary obstruction: a feasibility study

Conclusions Endoscopic placement of the newly developed TMS in patients with DMBO is technically feasible and safe, and the TRBO was remarkably long. The anti-reflux mechanism based on the difference in diameter may be effective, and a randomized controlled trial with a conventional SEMS is required. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text

Source: Endoscopy International Open - May 9, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Doi, Shinpei Namura, Yuta Kikuyama, Tomohiro Saito, Go Adachi, Takako Matsumoto, Kotaro Watanabe, Ayako Tsunashima, Hiromichi Katsukura, Nobuhiro Tsujikawa, Takayuki Yasuda, Ichiro Tags: Original article Source Type: research