Biliary stents in the millennium

Adv Ther. 2011 Nov;28(11):960-72. doi: 10.1007/s12325-011-0067-4. Epub 2011 Oct 5.

Abstract

Biliary stents have now been in use for over two decades. Although a plethora of literature has been published on them, this review article is unique in its attempt to summarize important landmark trials and their implications on the management of various pancreatico-biliary disorders. This article will cover the various types of stents currently being used, established and upcoming indications, techniques of placement, and complications associated with stent use.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biliary Tract / pathology*
  • Biliary Tract Diseases / complications
  • Biliary Tract Diseases / diagnosis
  • Biliary Tract Diseases / surgery
  • Biliary Tract Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / methods
  • Constriction, Pathologic* / diagnosis
  • Constriction, Pathologic* / etiology
  • Constriction, Pathologic* / surgery
  • Equipment Failure Analysis
  • Humans
  • Pancreatic Diseases / complications
  • Pancreatic Diseases / diagnosis
  • Pancreatic Diseases / surgery
  • Pancreatic Ducts* / pathology
  • Pancreatic Ducts* / surgery
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control
  • Prosthesis Implantation* / adverse effects
  • Prosthesis Implantation* / methods
  • Stents* / adverse effects
  • Stents* / standards