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Gastrointestinal and biliary stents.

Hoon Jai Chun1, Eun Sun Kim, Jong Jin Hyun

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
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Modern metal stents, including nitinol and stainless steel, offer improved gastrointestinal and biliary stricture treatment. Advances like covered stents aim to reduce complications such as tumor ingrowth and migration.

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Published on: March 25, 2022

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Medicine
  • Biomaterials and Medical Device Engineering

Background:

  • Stent use has increased for malignant and benign gastrointestinal and biliary strictures.
  • Evolution from plastic to self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) made of nitinol or stainless steel.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review advances in stent design and their clinical implications.
  • To discuss the benefits and limitations of various stent types, including covered and uncovered SEMS.

Main Methods:

  • Review of contemporary stent designs and materials (nitinol, stainless steel).
  • Analysis of stent properties: expansile force, flexibility, biocompatibility.
  • Evaluation of modifications like covered stents to address tumor ingrowth and migration.

Main Results:

  • Self-expanding metal stents provide adequate force, flexibility, and biocompatibility.
  • Covered stents reduce tumor ingrowth but may increase migration; modified designs are emerging.
  • Future innovations include drug-eluting and biodegradable stents.

Conclusions:

  • Stents are crucial for palliation in advanced cancer and stricture management.
  • Multidisciplinary care involving surgeons and oncologists is often essential for optimal patient outcomes.