Clinical outcomes of different types of metallic stents in malignant distal duodenum stenosis: A retrospective study

CONCLUSIONS: Both UC-SEMS and PC-SEMS are safe and effective treatment options for MDDS. However, stent dysfunction remains a significant issue to overcome, particularly in the elderly. Further research is needed to explore novel strategies that can improve the effectiveness of stent placement and reduce the risk of stent dysfunction.PMID:38171957 | DOI:10.1016/j.jfma.2023.12.013
Source: J Formos Med Assoc - Category: General Medicine Authors: Source Type: research