Self-Expanding Metallic Stent (IMAGE) Medical University of South Carolina Caption Photograph of a self-expanding metallic stent. Credit Image courtesy of Gregory A. Cote of the Medical University of South Carolina. Usage Restrictions Use credit line noted above License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.