A Biliary Endoprosthesis Functioning After Six Years
1994
Biliary Endoprosthesis Lasting Six Years
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): ALAN PLUMER, K. ISWARA, JEROME H. SIEGEL
Primary Institution: Maimonides Medical Center
Hypothesis
Can a biliary endoprosthesis function effectively for longer than the typical duration?
Conclusion
The case of an 85-year-old woman demonstrates that a biliary endoprosthesis can function for over six years, which is significantly longer than the typical lifespan of such devices.
Supporting Evidence
- The typical functional lifetime for biliary endoprostheses is around 7 months.
- Recent reports suggest that biliary endoprostheses are functioning longer than previously thought.
- This case presents the longest functioning stent reported in the literature.
Takeaway
This study shows that a special tube used to help with bile flow in the body can work for a really long time, even longer than most people thought.
Methodology
Case report of an 85-year-old woman with a biliary endoprosthesis.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
An 85-year-old asymptomatic woman.
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