SEMS

ASGE Journal ScanEUS

Prevention of Cholecystitis in Patients Undergoing ERCP for Malignant Distal Biliary Obstruction Involving the Cystic Duct: A Novel Technique

Prevention of Cholecystitis in Patients Undergoing ERCP for Malignant Distal Biliary Obstruction Involving the Cystic Duct: A Novel Technique

Cholecystitis following biliary drainage with a self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) in patients with distal malignant biliary obstruction (MBO) and cystic duct orifice involvement is significant.

ASGE Journal ScanBauchspeicheldrüse (Pankreas)

Might Biliary Radiofrequency Ablation Be Less Effective Than We Thought?

Might Biliary Radiofrequency Ablation Be Less Effective Than We Thought?

Most inoperable malignant biliary strictures are best treated with self-expanding metal stents (SEMS); however, a significant portion of patients develop stent occlusion from neoplastic or

ASGE Journal ScanKolon

Large Japanese Real-World Experience Suggests Self-Expandable Metal Stents Are Beneficial in Obstructive Colorectal Cancer

Large Japanese Real-World Experience Suggests Self-Expandable Metal Stents Are Beneficial in Obstructive Colorectal Cancer

Randomized controlled trials (RCT) of emergency surgery versus colonic stent placement using self-expandable metal stents (SEMS) have mostly suggested limited or no benefits from SEMS.