Biliary Stenting

Stents are most often used to treat conditions when anatomical lumens (tubes) become narrowed or blocked. A stent is a thin, tube-like structure that is intended to support a narrowed part of the bile duct and prevent the reformation of the stricture.

HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS

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Healthcare Professionals

Biliary stenting may be used if there is an obstruction in the duct that carries bile from the liver to the gallbladder or from the gallbladder to the small intestine.

Boston Scientific's family of high-performance biliary stents which are indicated for use in the treatment of biliary strictures produced by malignant neoplasms, include:

Express® Biliary SD Stent System
Increased stent scaffolding at the proximal end gives optimal lumen support and 6F guide catheter compatibility and improved tracking offer excellent deliverability. Customized balloon lengths for each stent length provide for precise placement.

Express® Biliary LD Stent System
Micro™ and Macro™ Elements work in tandem to provide superb lumen coverage.

Sentinol® Self-Expanding Nitinol Biliary Stent System
Unique Radial Tandem Architecture™ Stent Design for enhanced flexibility and force characteristics.

WALLSTENT® Endoscopic Biliary Stent System
The WALLSTENT Endoscopic Biliary Stent System offers a wide range of available features including RX compatibility, Permalume® covering, and closed cell design technology.

The company’s stent portfolio offers a wide range of stent diameters thus offering physicians options for choosing the right stent to match a given set of biliary procedural demands.