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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Apr 16, 2012; 4(4): 142-147
Published online Apr 16, 2012. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v4.i4.142
Table 1 Commercially available biliary self-expanding metal stents
ManufactererModelMaterialDeployed diameters (mm) and lengths (cm)
Boston scientificFully covered WallflexPlatinol covered with permalume8 or 10 mm
4, 6, 8 cm
Taewoong MedicalS-Type fully coveredNitinol covered with silicone6, 8 or 10 mm
4-15 cm
M.I. TechHanarostent covered, with lasso or with anchoring flapsNitinol covered with silicone10 mm
4-10 cm
Standard SciTechBiliary covered Bonastent with flared endsNitinol covered with silicone10 mm
4-10 cm
Ella-CSNitinella plusNitinol covered with silicone8 or 10 mm
4-6-8-10 cm
ConMedGore viabil with or without holes and with finsNitinol covered with ePTFE/FEP (gore tex)8 or 10 mm
4-6-8-10 cm