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7. Inserting a Stent

A doctor has several ways to insert a stent. Usually, the process is minimally invasive. The doctor makes a small incision in the groin or arm and inserts the stent, often using a camera to guide the procedure. Angiograms can provide additional images of the process. Some stents, such as prostatic stents, may not require an incision. Instead, a medical professional will insert it through the urethra.

surgeon operating to insert a stent

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