Biliary stent: a report of experience in 25 Thai patients.
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-39769
ABSTRACT
Biliary stent insertion was done in 25 patients. Eighteen were successful, 14 by endoscopic method and 4 by combined endoscopic percutaneous method. Twelve with malignant diseases and 4 with benign diseases had satisfactory drainage. Failed stent insertion occurred in 7 cases. Stent malfunction was found in 30 per cent and occlusion was the most common problem. Complications occurred in 32 per cent and most were mild. The 4 per cent mortality of the procedure is acceptable. Biliary stent should be considered as an alternative or as an adjunctive treatment to surgery.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Thailand
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Biliary Tract Neoplasms
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Biliary Tract Diseases
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Carcinoma
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Stents
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Adult
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Year:
1993
Type:
Article
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