Biliary stent: a report of experience in 25 Thai patients
Ovartlarnporn, B.; Pirathvisuth, T.; Wacharasin, R.; Maipang, T.
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand 76(3): 159-164
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0125-2208 PMID: 8228712 Document Number: 3384
Biliary stent insertion was done in 25 patients. Eighteen were successful, 14 by endoscopic method and 4 by combined endoscopic percutaneous method. Twelve with malignant diseases and 4 with benign diseases had satisfactory drainage. Failed stent insertion occurred in 7 cases. Stent malfunction was found in 30 per cent and occlusion was the most common problem. Complications occurred in 32 per cent and most were mild. The 4 per cent mortality of the procedure is acceptable. Biliary stent should be considered as an alternative or as an adjunctive treatment to surgery.
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