Palliation of malignant extrahepatic biliary obstruction with plastic versus expandable metal stents: An evidence-based approach

Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2004 Apr;2(4):273-85. doi: 10.1016/s1542-3565(04)00055-2.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biliary Tract Neoplasms / mortality
  • Biliary Tract Neoplasms / pathology
  • Biliary Tract Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Cholestasis, Extrahepatic / mortality
  • Cholestasis, Extrahepatic / pathology
  • Cholestasis, Extrahepatic / therapy*
  • Endoscopy, Digestive System / methods*
  • Equipment Design
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Materials Testing
  • Metals
  • Palliative Care*
  • Plastics
  • Pliability
  • Prognosis
  • Stents*
  • Survival Rate
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Metals
  • Plastics