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Self-expandable stents were initially placed for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases but now play an integral role in the relief of benign and malignant obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract and biliary system. Self-Expandable Stents in the Gastrointestinal Tract will familiarize the reader with the indications, techniques, and outcome following placement of expandable metal stents within the gastrointestinal tract. The volume covers all aspects of expandable stents including their composition, tissue responses, and placement techniques. In addition, placement using endoscopic and radiologic techniques is discussed. Unique illustrations allow the reader to gain knowledge that will improve their ability to care for their patients. The volume will serve as a comprehensive reference for all aspects of expandable stents. Self-Expandable Stents in the Gastrointestinal Tract will be extremely useful for physicians in the field of gastroenterology, endoscopy, and radiology, as well as gastrointestinal and thoracic surgeons whether they are in training or practice.

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Section I: History of GI Tract Stenting
1. History of GI Stenting: Rigid Prostheses in the Esophagus
Shayan Irani and Richard Kozarek
2. History of Bile Duct Stenting: Rigid Prostheses
Joseph W. Leung
Section II: History of SEMS/SEPS Development and Current Design
3. History of Self-Expandable Metal and Self-Expandable Plastic Stent Development
Ho-Young Song, Jin Hyoung Kim, Chang Jin Yoon
4. Current Designs of Self-Expanding Stents
Hans-Ulrich Laasch, MD
Section III: Overview of Available Prostheses
5. Esophageal Prostheses
Massimo Conio and Antonella De Ceglie
6. Biliary Self-Expandable Metal Stents
Mohan Ramchandani, D. Nageshwar Reddy
7. Enteric Prostheses
Chan Gyoo Kim and Il Ju Choi
8. Colonic Prostheses
Tae Il Kim
Section IV: Indications and Placement Techniques
9. Esophageal Stents: Indications and Placement Techniques
Andrew S. Ross and Richard A. Kozarek
10. Biliary and Pancreatic Stents: Indications and Placement Techniques
Wesley Leung, Mariano Gonzalez-Haba Ruiz, and Irving Waxman
11. Enteric Stents: Indications and Placement Techniques
Todd H. Baron
12. Colonic Self-Expandable Metal Stents: Indications and Placement Techniques
Jesús García-Cano MD, PhD
Section V: Results to Include Complications
13. Esophageal Stents: Malignancy
Peter D. Siersema
14. Esophageal Stents: Benign
Todd H. Baron, and Richard A. Kozarek
15. Self-Expanding Metallic Stents for Malignant Hilar Biliary Obstruction
Mustafa A. Tiewala and Martin L. Freeman
16. Biliary Malignancy: Distal
Dong Ki Lee
17. Benign Biliary Diseases
John T. Cunningham
18. Enteral Stents
Maarten W. van den Berg and Jeanin E. van Hooft
19. Colonic Stents
Alessandro Repici and Daniel de Paula Pessoa Ferreira
Section VI: Future20. Self-Expandable Metal Stents: Transluminal Stents
Kenneth F. Binmoeller

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From the reviews:
"This comprehensive and well-illustrated book describes the rapidly evolving field of the use of self-expanding stents in the gastrointestinal tract. ... The book is aimed at gastroenterologists, therapeutic endoscopists, interventional radiologists, and GI and thoracic surgeons, whether in training or in practice. ... The text is richly illustrated with useful diagrams and color photographs." (Willem J. de Villiers, Doody´s Review Service, November, 2012)

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