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I understand what a stent does, but how safe is the procedure and what happens next if the stent doesn't work?
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Depends: It depends on the reason for the stent. There are stents for ureters, blood vessels, biliary tract, etc. All are designed to relieve obstruction. The rest of the question cannot be answered without knowing the reason and type of stent.
Answered 5/4/2016
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