Endoscopic palliation of malignant biliary obstruction or gastric outlet obstruction can be technically challenging and might require other interventions in some patients. Results from two recent studies suggest that nitinol self-expanding metal stents are safe and effective for both indications and might decrease the need for other interventions in these patients.
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Pannala, R., Ross, A. Nitinol self-expanding metal stents—safe and effective?. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 9, 10–11 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrgastro.2011.246
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