Vascular stent
...weakened vessel walls **Materials:** – Typically made of nitinol, stainless steel, or other biocompatible materials – Coated with drugs to prevent blood clots and facilitate healing **Insertion Techniques:** – Endovascularly...
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Stent types
...vessel support but may carry a higher risk of restenosis. * **Drug-Eluting Stents:** Coated with antiproliferative drugs to reduce cell growth and prevent restenosis, these stents are used in patients...
Pulmonic Embolism
...Treatment options aim to dissolve or remove the clot and prevent future embolisms, and may include: * Anticoagulants (blood thinners) * Thrombolytics (clot-dissolving drugs) * Surgery (in severe cases) **Prevention:**...
Gastrointestinal Fistula
...immunosuppressive drugs) * Endoscopic closure * Surgical repair * Nutritional support **Complications of GI Fistulas:** * Sepsis * Fistula recurrence * Intestinal obstruction * Malignancy **Prevention of GI Fistulas:** *...
Treatment for Rectovaginal Fistula
...This post explores the various treatment approaches for rectovaginal fistulas, including: * Medications: Antibiotics to treat infection and anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce swelling * Endoscopic repair: Fistula closure using minimally...