Morita S, Takemura T, Matsumoto S, Odani R, Yoshioka T, Uchida H
Department of Radiology, Kochi Municipal Central Hospital.
Rinsho Hoshasen. 1990 Apr;35(4):459-63.
Expandable metallic stents were inserted to treat malignant obstructive jaundice in 4 patients and no migration was noted. In 2 patients, all stents expanded sufficiently enough to remove the external drainage and remained patent. A relatively small caliber (7 Fr) was needed for the introduction of the stent, and when the stent was released, it acquired a much larger diameter. The expandable metallic stent could be used for the effective treatment of obstructive jaundice.
