Endoscopic Removal of a Proximally Migrated Metal Stent during Balloon Sweeping after Stent Trimming
Placement of a self-expanding metal stent (SEMS) is an effective method for palliation of a malignant biliary obstruction. However, metal stents can cause various complications, including stent migration. Distally migrated metal stents, particularly covered SEMS, can be removed successfully in most...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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The Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
2013
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3746152/ |