Abstract

Self-expandable metal stents are used for palliation of malignant biliary obstruction. A case with advanced carcinoma of the pancreatic head and the need for palliative decompression of an obstructed biliary tract is demonstrated. Step-by-step explanation of the stent placement procedure is provided. This article is part of an expert video encyclopedia.

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