Comparison on the Efficacy between Partially Covered Self-Expandable Metal Stent with Funnel-Shaped Enlarged Head versus Uncovered Self-Expandable Metal Stent for Palliation of Gastric Outlet Obstruction

<div>The proximal portion of this partially covered stent takes on a funnel shape in order to prevent distal migration. The midportion is covered with a membrane to prevent tumor ingrowth, whereas both the proximal portion and distal end are uncovered.</div>

Gastroenterology Research and Practice

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Figure 1: Comparison on the Efficacy between Partially Covered Self-Expandable Metal Stent with Funnel-Shaped Enlarged Head versus Uncovered Self-Expandable Metal Stent for Palliation of Gastric Outlet Obstruction 

Figure 1 | Comparison on the Efficacy between Partially Covered Self-Expandable Metal Stent with Funnel-Shaped Enlarged Head versus Uncovered Self-Expandable Metal Stent for Palliation of Gastric Outlet Obstruction 