Evaluation of the Use of Metal Stents as Part of the Treatment of Benign Biliary Strictures

Prospective Evaluation of the Clinical Utility of Placement of Metal Stent for Benign Biliary Strictures

The purpose of this study is to study the evaluation of the use of metal stents as part of the treatment of benign biliary strictures.

In patients with benign biliary strictures, the use of fully covered self-expandable metal stents (SEMS) has been proposed as an alternative to plastic stenting, but high quality prospective data is sparse. This study was performed to evaluate the long -term effectiveness and safety of a new fully covered SEMS for benign biliary strictures.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Subject is 18 years or older
2. Subject has benign biliary stricture
3. Subject must be able to give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Any contraindication to Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
2. The subject is unable to give informed consent