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Biodegradable Stents in Benign Biliary Strictures: Current Evidence and Future Directions

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Benign biliary strictures (BBS), most commonly caused by surgical injury, chronic pancreatitis, or liver transplantation, can lead to biliary obstruction, recurrent cholangitis, and secondary biliary cirrhosis. Endoscopic stenting remains the first-line therapy, but plastic stents often require multiple interventions and carry a high recurrence risk. Biodegradable biliary stents offer a promising alternative by maintaining ductal patency and degrading spontaneously, thereby reducing the need for stent removal. This review evaluates the pathophysiology of BBS, limitations of current treatments, and critically appraises the clinical role of biodegradable stents. We analyze technical performance, clinical outcomes, and complications of biodegradable stents reported in original studies.

Source: Indian journal of radiology and imaging - new series/Indian journal of radiology and imaging/Indian Journal of Radiology & Imaging

DOI: 10.1055/s-0045-1815751

Authors: Dollphy Garg, Tarvinder Singh, Pankaj Gupta

Institution: Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research

Language: English

Topic: Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7128907911