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stent/stenting
A tube inserted inside a tubular structure (tubule, artery, vein
..).
Indications:
1) support during & after surgical anastomosis
2) maintenance of patency to ensure adequate flow of fluid through tubular structure
Specific
choledochal stent; biliary stent
endobronchial stent
esophageal stent
urinary stent
vascular stent/vascular stenting
General
device (medical device)
surgery
References
http://www.freedictionary.org