Self-expandable metal stent placement in malignant biliary obstructions

Introduction/aim: Self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) placement has become a widely accepted method for palliation of malignant biliary obstructions. The aim of this study was to review of SEMS placement performed in the past 2 years in Kenézy Teaching Hospital, Debrecen. Method: Data were collected retrospectively from health care documentation of patients underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancretography (ERCP) and SEMS implantation between January 1st, 2009 and September 30th, 2010. Results: 35 SEMS were implanted in 33 patients (18 female and 15 male) with mean age of 70.8 years (52–85y). Distribution…