Siiki A, et al. - The effectiveness and safety of novel biodegradable biliary stents (BDBSs) in iatrogenic cystic duct leaks and benign biliary strictures (BBSs) were evaluated in this study. The researchers observed satisfactory short- and long-term safety of endoscopically inserted poly-dioxanone BDBSs. They achieved highly successful management of cystic duct leaks and benign distal common bile duct strictures. During stent indwelling, episodes of mild cholangitis seemed typical of BDBSs. The advantage of BDBSs was the avoidance of repeated endoscopy for stent removal.