Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	43152
Country	Japan

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Development of a biliary multi-hole self-expandable metallic stent for bile tract diseases: A case report
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Makoto Kobayashi
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Makoto Kobayashi, MD, PhD, Doctor, Division of Gastroenterology, Yokkaichi Municipal Hospital, 2-2-37 Shibata, Yokkaichi 5108657, Mie, Japan. makoto-kobayashi@aroma.ocn.ne.jp
Key Words	Case report; Multi-hole self-expandable metallic stent; Malignant biliary stricture; Benign biliary stricture; Hilar biliary obstruction; Distal biliary obstruction; Endobiliary radiofrequency ablation
Core Tip	We have developed a multi-hole self-expandable metallic stent (MHSEMS), with a hole in each cell, to prevent the obstruction of bile duct branches. In addition, the holes prevent migration due to small ingrowths by reducing the tension of the membrane. MHSEMS were placed in six patients. Each MHSEMS was successfully deployed with no complications in all cases. An ingrowth case was treated by electrical ablation therapy. Two cases were reviewed. We concluded that a MHSEMS is a new choice of stent for biliary tract diseases.
Citation	Kobayashi M. Development of a biliary multi-hole self-expandable metallic stent for bile tract diseases: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2019; 7(11): 1323-1329

Received	2018-10-31 02:27
Peer-Review Started	2018-10-31 03:11
To Make the First Decision	2018-12-05 06:15
Return for Revision	2018-12-05 08:54
Revised	2019-04-20 10:21
Second Decision	2019-05-10 09:10
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2019-05-11 15:15
Articles in Press	2019-05-11 15:15
Publication Fee Transferred
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Typeset the Manuscript	2019-06-06 03:00

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