stent
metal or plastic tube inserted into the lumen of an anatomic vessel or duct to keep the passageway open
coronary stent
medical apparatus implanted into coronary arteries
bare-metal stent
metallic stent without a coating or covering
drug-eluting stent
medical stent that releases drug that inhibits cellular growth into the stented area
prostatic stent
stent used to keep the male urethra open and allow the passing of urine in cases of obstruction
ureteric stent
stent inserted into the ureter to prevent or treat obstruction of the urine flow
self-expandable metallic stent
tube or stent used in order to hold open a structure in the gastrointestinal tract
esophageal stent
medical stent placed in the esophagus