Objective To investigate the application of metal and plastic stents for malignant obstructive jaundice.Methods Therapeutic efficacy was compared among the 42 cases of plastic and metal stent placement, 41 cases of metal stent placement and 39 cases of plastic stent placement under duodenoscopy.The survival time and the numbers of stent replacement were compared.Results The survival time in group of combined application of metal stent placed plastic stent was significantly longer than the two others.Moreover the plastic stents can be replaced within the metal stent.Conclusion The application of metal and plastic stents for malignant obstructive jaundice can solve the difficulty of stent replacement and extend the survival of patients.
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