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Nonvascular stents

L Vanderburgh1, C S Ho

  • 1Department of Medical Imaging, The Toronto Hospital, Ontario, Canada.

Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases
|September 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary
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Stents, or endoprostheses, are medical devices used in various body systems, expanding from vascular applications to treat benign and malignant strictures. This review covers stent biomechanics, types, and clinical use across multiple anatomical regions.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Engineering
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Stents, also known as endoprostheses, have undergone significant evolution since their inception.
  • Initially confined to vascular applications, their use has broadened considerably.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the biomechanics and types of stents employed in various anatomical regions.
  • To examine the indications, insertion techniques, outcomes, and complications associated with stent use.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of stent applications in vascular, biliary, urinary, gastrointestinal, and tracheo-bronchial systems.
  • Analysis of stent biomechanics, types, and clinical data.

Main Results:

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  • Stent use has expanded beyond the vascular system to include biliary, urinary, gastrointestinal, and tracheo-bronchial applications.
  • Stents are crucial in managing both benign and malignant strictures, particularly for palliation of malignant obstructions.

    • Conclusions:

    • The application of stents has diversified, offering significant therapeutic benefits across multiple medical specialties.
    • A comprehensive understanding of stent biomechanics, techniques, and outcomes is essential for effective clinical practice.