1. A Comparison of Temporary Self-Expanding Plastic and Biodegradable Stents for Refractory Benign Esophageal Strictures 
Petra G.A. van Boeckel, Frank P. Vleggaar, Peter D. Siersema 
Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology 
Volume 9, Issue 8, Pages (August 2011)
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2. Figure 1
(A) The self-expanding plastic stent (Polyflex; Boston Scientific, Natick, MA) is made of a polyester frame and completely covered with a silicone membrane. (B) The biodegradable stent (Ella BD stent; Ella-CS, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic) is uncovered and made of polydioxanone.
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3. Figure 2
(A) Endoscopic view (i) of an anastomotic stricture (ii) with an expanding SEPS in the esophageal lumen, and (iii) 2 weeks after removal of the SEPS that was 6 weeks in place. (B) Endoscopic view (i) of a peptic stricture (ii) with an expanding BD stent in the esophageal lumen (iii) 4 weeks after BD stent placement and (iv) 8 weeks after BD stent placement.
Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology 2011 9, DOI: ( /j.cgh )
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