Biliary Stent
89 year-old with biliary
obstruction caused by ampullary carcinoma, palliated by relief of obstruction
using a plastic stent.
61 year-old woman with biliary obstruction caused by pancreatic carcinoma,
palliated by relief of obstruction by the placement of a wire mesh stent. Left:
Stent delivery apparatus still in place; stent beginning to expand. Center:
Appearance of stent as it protrudes from the ampulla, before full expansion.
Right: View through the fully expanded stent.
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