The duration a surgical stent can remain in the body depends on its type, purpose, material, and the patient’s condition. Stents can be classified into temporary or permanent, with each having specific timeframes:1. Temporary StentsTemporary stents are designed to stay in the body only for a limited

Surgical stents are made from materials specifically chosen for their biocompatibility, durability, flexibility, and functionality to suit the medical condition they address. Here’s an overview of the materials commonly used in surgical stents:1. MetalMetal is widely used in surgical stents because