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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 7, 2011; 17(1): 98-104
Published online Jan 7, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i1.98
Published online Jan 7, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i1.98
Table 1 Patient characteristics
| Flexus | Hanaro | Wallstent | All stents | |
| No. of patients | 14 | 21 | 19 | 54 |
| Sex (M/F) | 5/9 | 9/12 | 9/10 | 23/31 |
| Median age (range) | 75 (59-86) | 69 (54-83) | 73 (60-83) | 71 (54-86) |
| Indication | ||||
| Pancreatic cancer | 7 | 12 | 9 | 28 |
| Biliary cancer | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 |
| Hilar metastatic lymphadenopathy | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| Papillary tumor | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| Hepatocellular carcinoma | 1 | 1 | ||
| Hepatic metastases | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| Prior plastic stent | 5 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| Presentation of first occlusion | ||||
| Painless jaundice | 3 | 12 | 8 | 23 |
| Cholangitis | 11 | 9 | 11 | 31 |
| Cause of obstruction | ||||
| Ingrowth | 7 | 16 | 12 | 35 |
| Overgrowth | 4 | 5 | 5 | 14 |
| Sludge and/or debris | 3 | 2 | 5 | |
| Median time to first occlusion (range) (d) | 228.5 (178-398) | 248 (74-582) | 176 (98-754) | 242.5 (7-754) |
| Type of intervention for first occlusion | ||||
| Self-expanding metal stent | 5 | 15 | 5 | 25 |
| Plastic stent | 6 | 6 | 12 | 24 |
| Mechanical cleaning | 3 | 2 | 5 |
- Citation: Katsinelos P, Beltsis A, Chatzimavroudis G, Paikos D, Paroutoglou G, Kapetanos D, Terzoudis S, Lazaraki G, Pilpilidis I, Fasoulas K, Atmatzidis S, Zavos C, Kountouras J. Endoscopic management of occluded biliary uncovered metal stents: A multicenter experience. World J Gastroenterol 2011; 17(1): 98-104
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v17/i1/98.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v17.i1.98