Biodegradable stent for use in the treatment of acute and chronic pancreatitis

摘要

The present invention relates to a transmural, self-expanding biodegradable stent (1) for the use of treating collections complicating acute and chronic pancreatitis. The stent is compressible for insertion through the gastric or duodenal wall and into the collections. The stent expands after insertion to stay in place by the specific dimensions of the stent.