Cook Medical initiates clinical study to evaluate post-treatment removal of the Evolution® Esophageal Fully Covered Stent

Cook Medical has initiated a clinical study in the U.S. to evaluate the removability of a new Evolution® Esophageal Fully Covered Stent. This is the first multicenter U.S. study to evaluate the possibility of removing a self-expanding metal stent after malignant and benign strictures have been treated. The stent design used in the study has been modified to accommodate retrieval. The study will also evaluate the use of the device in esophageal conditions, including strictures, fistulas, perforations or leaks. The study, led by Principal Investigator Dr.
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