Figure 1. Occluded biliary stent
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Original Article
Volume 5, Number 2, April 2012, pages 57-62
Repeat Procedures Within 30 days in Patients Stented for Malignant Distal Biliary Strictures: Experience of 508 Patients at a Tertiary Referral Center
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Table
| Occlusion | Migration | Elective | Metal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total patient (n) | 15 | 3 | 9 | 2 |
| Total stent change | 18 | 5 | 9 | 2 |
| Mean Age (yrs) | 69.3 ± 9.7 | 78 ± 8.7 | 70.2 ± 10.5 | 68 ± 15.6 |
| Gender - male n = | 9 (60%) | 3 (100%) | 7 (77.8%) | 1 (50%) |
| Etiology | ||||
| Pancreatic carcinoma | 10 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Cholangiocarcinoma | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Ampullary tumor | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Gallbladder carcinoma | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Metastatic disease | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Mean time to stent change | 14 ± 8.3 | 25 ±5.3 | 15.1 ± 7.7 | 24.5 ± 7.8 |