Self-expandable stents were initially placed for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases but now play an integral role in the relief of benign and malignant obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract and biliary system. Self-Expandable Stents in the Gastrointestinal Tract will familiarize the reader with the indications, techniques, and outcome following placement of expandable metal stents within the gastrointestinal tract. The volume covers all aspects of expandable stents including their composition, tissue responses, and placement techniques. In addition, placement using endoscopic and radiologic techniques is discussed. Unique illustrations allow the reader to gain knowledge that will improve their ability to care for their patients. The volume will serve as a comprehensive reference for all aspects of expandable stents. Self-Expandable Stents in the Gastrointestinal Tract will be extremely useful for physicians in the field of gastroenterology, endoscopy, and radiology, as well as gastrointestinal and thoracic surgeons whether they are in training or practice.
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History of GI Stenting: Rigid Prostheses in the Esophagus.- History of Bile Duct Stenting: Rigid Prostheses.- History of Self-Expandable Metal and Self-Expandable Plastic Stent Development.- Current Designs of Self-Expanding Stents.- Esophageal Prostheses.- Biliary Self-Expandable Metal Stents.- Enteric Prostheses.- Colonic Prostheses.- Esophageal Stents: Indications and Placement Techniques.- Biliary and Pancreatic Stents: Indications and Placement Techniques.- Enteric Stents: Indications and Placement Techniques.- Colonic Self-Expandable Metal Stents: Indications and Placement Techniques.- Esophageal Stents: Malignancy.- Esophageal Stents: Benign.- Self-Expanding Metallic Stents for Malignant Hilar Biliary Obstruction.- Biliary Malignancy: Distal.- Benign Biliary Diseases.- Enteral Stents.- Colonic Stents.- Self-Expandable Metal Stents: Transluminal Stents.
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Richard A. Kozarek, MDDigestive Disease Institute, Seattle, WA, USA
Todd H. Baron, MDMayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
Ho-Young Song, MDAsan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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