Objectives The clinical outcomes and prevalence of adverse events associated with biliary
biodegradable stents (BS) can differ according to degradation process and time. The aim of …

Background and study aims Placement of a covered (C)-self-expandable metal stent
(SEMS) has been recently investigated as an alternative endoscopic treatment for main …

Introduction Stenting of the pancreas is a challenging task for the interventional
gastroenterologist. The indications for pancreatic stent implantation are either prophylactic …

Background. Plastic stents have been used to avoid postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF)
following Whipple's Pancreaticoduodenectomy (WPD), but they may cause some stent …

The development of endoscopic treatment for pancreatobiliary diseases in recent years is
remarkable. In addition to conventional transpapillary treatments under endoscopic …

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) Technology Committee
provides reviews of existing, new, or emerging endoscopic technologies that have an impact …

Biodegradable stents of various designs are reportedly used in pancreato-biliary conditions
with promising results. Their major advantage is the avoidance of repeat endoscopic …

Endoscopic treatment of local complications in patients with chronic pancreatitis has gained
ground over the surgical alternative in the last few years. The lower aggressiveness of …

Biodegradable Biliary Stents. Materials and Methods for Evaluating Functional Properties. A
Review | Polymer Science, Series D Skip to main content SpringerLink Account Menu Find a …

Introduction Chronic pancreatitis entails a heavy burden on the healthcare system because
of its often protracted evolution, requiring complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures …