Abstract
Background: Self expandable metal stents have been increasingly used for both malignant and benign biliary diseases. With the introduction of newer generation, covered self expandable metal stents (CSEMS), we sought to evaluate the complications and management of CSEMS encountered in our institution. Methods:Patients receiving CSEMS between January 2001 and October 2006 were followed prospectively until stent-related dysfunction or death. Data were recorded for the following variables: complications and subsequent biliary interventions.
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