Stents Definition

Stents Sentence Examples

• Bandolier 92 reported a meta-analysis of trials looking at a comparison of stents versus balloon angioplasty indicating stents to be better.

• These include oesophageal stents - either rigid plastic or self-expanding metallic stents (SEMS) and local tumor ablative techniques such as laser therapy.

• The interventional technique used to treat carotid stenosis has improved and new stents and cerebral protection devices have been developed.

• This article details the range of stents which are available and how these have revolutionized the treatment of vascular disease.

• Stents are small metal tubes or wires that are inserted into damaged blood vessels to hold them open.