This case is unique because it documents a rare occurrence of a Type IV stent fracture following percutaneous coronary ...

The Spur retrievable stent system. (Reflow Medical) The company said that after undergoing balloon dilation, the Spur self-expanding, bare-metal system saw a 99.2% successful placement and opening ...

The self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) has recently become a primary treatment modality for malignant gastrointestinal obstruction in inoperable patients because of its noninvasive placement and ...

Stent omission after ureteroscopy, even with the use of a ureteral access sheath, may be superior to ureteral stent placement, according to new trial data presented at the American Urological ...

TCT 66: Similar Short and Long-Term Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Impella-Supported Left Main PCI With and Without Severe Calcifications: Insights From the National Polish IMPELLA-PL Registry ...

Possible risks after having an airway stent Having an airway stent is a very safe procedure but your nurse will tell you who to contact if you have any problems afterwards. The possible risks include: ...

In a single-arm clinical trial reviewed by the FDA, the Minima stent was able to successfully open the blood vessels in 97.6% of patients, and 100% of the children treated went at least six months ...

Stent thrombosis is a rare but severe complication of coronary stent placement, with a mortality rate of up to 45%. Stent thrombosis may recur, with a recurrence rate of up to 20%.

Background: Esophageal stent placement is vital for alleviating dysphagia, enabling immediate relief and smoother food passage. This minimally invasive procedure reduces hospital stays, enhancing ...

Why the committee made these recommendations This guidance considers additional evidence that has been collected since the original NICE interventional procedures guidance on carotid artery stent ...

Evidence-based recommendations on percutaneous transarterial carotid artery stent placement for asymptomatic extracranial carotid stenosis. This involves using a wire mesh tube called a stent to widen ...

4. Stroke: In some cases, angioplasty and stent placement can be used to treat blocked arteries in the brain, reducing the risk of stroke. 5.