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Biliary Stent Placement

During a biliary stent placement, a tiny tube known as a stent is placed to open an obstruction or narrowed area in the bile duct. This allows bile to continue to flow into the duodenum to aid in digestion.
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PRODUCTS FOR THIS PROCEDURE
Dreamtome™ RX Cannulating Sphincterotome The Dreamtome RX Sphincterotome is indicated for use in the cannulation of the biliary ducts and the transendoscopic sphincterotomy of the Papilla of Vater and/or Sphincter of Oddi. The Dreamtome RX Sphincterotome can also be used to inject contrast medium.
Dreamwire™ High Performance Guidewire The Dreamwire High Performance Guidewire is indicated for use in selective cannulation of the biliary ducts including the common bile, pancreatic, cystic, right and left hepatic ducts and to aid in the placement of diagnostic and therapeutic devices during endoscopic and gastrointestinal procedures.
Hydra Jagwire® Guidewire The Hydra Jagwire Guidewire is indicated for use in selective cannulation of the biliary ducts including the common bile, pancreatic, cystic, right and left hepatic ducts and to aid in the placement of diagnostic and therapeutic devices during bronchoscopic procedures.
Hydratome® RX Cannulating Sphincterotome The Hydratome RX Sphincterotome is indicated for use in the cannulation of the biliary ducts and the transendoscopic sphincterotomy of the Papilla of Vater and/or the Spincter of Oddi.
WALLSTENT® RX Biliary Endoprosthesis The WALLSTENT RX Biliary Endoprosthesis is indicated for use in the treatment of biliary strictures produced by malignant neoplasms.
WallFlex® Biliary RX Stents The WallFlex Biliary RX Stents are indicated for use in the palliative treatment of biliary strictures produced by malignant neoplasms.

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