Table 1.
Information of stents.
| Brand name | Type | Materials | Size | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fusion Zilver | Biliary stent | nitinol wire | Diameter: 10 mm Length: 80 mm |
COOK ENDOSCOPY |
| GORE VIABIL Endoprosthesis (ePTFE) | Biliary stent | Non-porous expandable polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) liner, covered nitinol wires |
Diameter: 10 mm Length: 60 mm |
CONMED Endoscopic Technologies |
| ALIMAXX-E | Esophageal stent | polyurethane covered nitinol |
Diameter: 22 mm Length: 120 mm |
ALVEOLUS Inc. |
| Z-Stent (Z-shape) |
Esophageal stent | polyurethane covered stainless steel mesh |
Diameter: 20 mm Length: 140 mm |
COOK ENDOSCOPY |
| AERO | Tracheobronchial stent | polyurethane covered nitinol |
Diameter: 16 mm Length: 80 mm |
ALVEOLUS Inc. |