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Managing Occluded Uncovered Self-expanding Metal Stents in Patients with Malignant Hilar Biliary Obstruction: A Retrospective Cohort Study

J Gastrointestin Liver Dis. 2025 Sep 26;34(3):339-342. doi: 10.15403/jgld-6215.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND AND AIMS: The implantation of uncovered self-expanding metal stents (UCSEMS) is an established method for the palliative treatment of malignant hilar biliary obstruction (MHBO). However, with advances in chemotherapy extending patient survival, individuals treated primarily with UCSEMS increasingly encounter overgrowth of the tumour in the stent lumen and occlusion. In this study, we aimed to compare various methods of managing occluded UCSEMS.METHODS: We analyzed a cohort of 49 patients with malignant hilar biliary obstruction who were treated with UCSEMS implantation as first-line endoscopic treatment. We evaluated their follow-up data, recorded complications,…
Origen: Managing Occluded Uncovered Self-expanding Metal Stents in Patients with Malignant Hilar Biliary Obstruction: A Retrospective Cohort Study – PubMed

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A Rapid Review Exploring Overnight Camps for Children with Chronic or Serious Illness as a Palliative Care Intervention for Caregivers

J Palliat Med. 2025 Sep;28(S1):S17-S26. doi: 10.1177/10966218251377082.ABSTRACTBackground: Strong evidence supports the benefits of overnight camp for children with chronic and serious illness, yet little research exists on the role of these camps as a palliative, non-hospice intervention for caregivers. With nearly 25 million children and youth in the United States with serious illness, family caregivers are in need of resources and services. Objective: To examine peer-reviewed literature on summer camp as a potential palliative intervention for caregivers of youth with chronic and serious illness and to identify opportunities for future research and policy initiatives. Methods: This study implemented a rapid…
Origen: A Rapid Review Exploring Overnight Camps for Children with Chronic or Serious Illness as a Palliative Care Intervention for Caregivers – PubMed

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Innovations in Palliative Care: Support for Women, Children, and Youth

J Palliat Med. 2025 Sep;28(S1):S1-S2. doi: 10.1177/10966218251371430.ABSTRACTThis special issue, «Innovations in Palliative Care: Support for Women, Children and Youth,» sponsored by the Martha S. Pitzer Center for Women, Children and Youth, spotlights cutting-edge research and perspectives on palliative care for vulnerable populations and their families. The featured studies highlight critical dimensions across acute and community settings. Porter et al. present practical strategies for clinician-parent communication amid recurrent prognostic uncertainty, emphasizing the importance of empathy and adaptability. Fortney et al. investigate the profound distress and resilience of parents with infants in the neonatal intensive care unit, highlighting the need for targeted…
Origen: Innovations in Palliative Care: Support for Women, Children, and Youth – PubMed

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