ADA-friendly PDF: Data Overview: Biliary Metal Stents in the Treatment of Benign Biliary Strictures due to Chronic Pancreatitis

Data Overview: Biliary Metal Stents in the Treatment of Benign Biliary Strictures due to Chronic Pancreatitis

In 2009, a large prospective, multinational study was initiated to assess the effectiveness and safety of fully covered self-expanding metal stents after an indwell of up to 12 months in biliary strictures resulting from chronic pancreatitis.