
The Wallstent endoprosthesis is the most widely used self-expanding metal stent for treating digestive disease worldwide. This article presents detailed metallurgical and physical information on the Wallstent endoprosthesis, and addresses implications for its clinical use. Detailed product information provides technical insight into the implantable stent and associated delivery systems. Current worldwide product indications and configurations are discussed, as well as insight into new products in clinical evaluation.
Prosthesis Implantation, Coated Materials, Biocompatible, Humans, Stents, Constriction, Pathologic, Endoscopy, Digestive System, Digestive System Neoplasms, Prosthesis Design
Prosthesis Implantation, Coated Materials, Biocompatible, Humans, Stents, Constriction, Pathologic, Endoscopy, Digestive System, Digestive System Neoplasms, Prosthesis Design
| selected citations These citations are derived from selected sources. This is an alternative to the "Influence" indicator, which also reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | 0 | |
| popularity This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network. | Average | |
| influence This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically). | Average | |
| impulse This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network. | Average |
