Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
4240439 Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology 2008 5 Pages PDF
Abstract
Degradation of the covering membrane after stent placement in the UGI tract is not an uncommon event, and recurrent obstruction or fistula can occur through the degraded membrane. A polyurethane membrane is not biostable and dissolves over time, particularly in the gastroduodenal area.
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