Stenturi

Stenturi is a term that lacks a single, widely accepted definition in English-language sources. In practice, it is most often encountered as a misspelling or as a non-English plural form related to the word “stent.”

A stent is a small tubular support placed into a hollow structure, such as a blood vessel, bile duct, or urinary tract, to keep it open. Medical stents can be metallic or polymer-based and may be bare or drug-eluting. They are used in a variety of settings, including coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, biliary obstruction from stones or tumors, ureteral obstruction, and pancreatic duct strictures. Modern designs include self-expanding and balloon-expandable types, with materials ranging from nitinol to stainless steel. Drug-eluting variants release medications to reduce tissue growth and restenosis. Key considerations in stent use include appropriate sizing, placement technique guided by imaging, and management of risks such as thrombosis, restenosis, migration, infection, and the need for antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy.

Other possible meanings: there is no widely recognized taxonomic or scientific definition for “stenturi.” It may be encountered as a misspelling, a transliteration artifact, or a niche term in non-English literature. When encountered, context should guide interpretation, and it may simply refer to stents in plural form depending on language conventions.

See also: stent; stenting; restenosis.