Stenting in the biliary tract refers to the placement of a small tube (stent) within the bile ducts to keep them open and facilitate bile drainage. It is used to treat blockages or narrowing that prevent proper bile flow. Some key points about biliary stenting:- Bile ducts can become blocked due to

Here are some common reasons someone may need a biliary stent:- Gallstone-related blockage - A gallstone may move into the common bile duct, blocking the flow of bile. A stent can be placed to hold the duct open.- Tumor compression - Cancers of the pancreas, liver, or bile duct can compress and narr