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5. Uncommon Stents

A variety of other, less common stents exist.

  • Prostatic stents allow the drainage of the bladder through the penis.
  • Colon and esophageal stents can improve the quality of life for people with advanced cancers.
  • Pancreatic and biliary stents enable proper drainage from the pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts.
  • Doctors can mold silicone stents to specific shapes, usually to temporarily improve airflow in the airways.

x-ray of a stent in a patient's abdomen

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