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Biliary stent types

Metallic

Bare metal stent Fully covered metal Partial covered metal
stent stent

Two types:

Bare stent: prone to tumor ingrowth, less migration

Covered stent: less ingrowth, might migrate

Diameter of stent lumen:

One size : 10 mm

Length:

Different length, commonly 6cm, 8cm

For permanent use

Around 10 times more expensive then plastic stent

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