Endoscopic treatment of benign biliary strictures with self-expandable metal stent

Benign biliary strictures caused by bile duct injury and chronic pancreatitis usually respond sequential insertion of multiple plastic biliary stents. In some cases these stricture cannot be dilated with this method or after initial success the strictures may recur. If these patients unfit for surgery, insertion of self-expandable metal stents may be an alternative. However, there are few data concerning the safety and efficacy of SEMS for the treatment of benign biliary strictures. Aim: we evaluated the effect of SEMS on the course of benign biliary strictures of various origins. Patients And Methods: Between 2…