Assertion: stent | /r/CapableOf | open the blockage
Facets:
value: automatically
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: The only thing that could be done, apparently, was to insert another stent, and leave it in as long as possible hoping it will open the blockage up.
text: The stent gradually expands and opens up the blockage.
text: The stent is then released (deployed) and opens automatically over the blockage as it is released from the delivery system.
text: A stent opens the blockage and keeps it open, which allows blood to flow smoothly.
text: If the x-ray reveals an obstruction in the bile duct, a stent is inserted to open the blockage.