Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Self Expandable Metallic Stents

Cylindrical metallic tubes that are inserted to hold open a structure in order to treat vascular, bile duct, esophageal and other tubular organ constrictions.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

Cylindrical metallic tubes that are inserted to hold open a structure in order to treat vascular, bile duct, esophageal and other tubular organ constrictions.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Self Expandable Metal Stent
  • Self Expandable Metal Stents
  • Self Expandable Metallic Stent

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Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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History Note

2016

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Previous Indexing

  • Stents (2014-2015)

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  1. E07w.695w.750w.750w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Self Expandable Metallic Stents. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000069322. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000069322
  2. Self Expandable Metallic Stents. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-expandable_metallic_stent
  3. Self Expandable Metallic Stents. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7448089