In an esophageal stent procedure, a tube is placed in your esophagus to keep open a blocked area. The tube helps you swallow solids and liquids. Many health problems can partly block a …

Esophageal stents are used in clinical practice for endoscopic treatment of a wide variety of esophageal diseases and conditions. This review provides key principles and a literature …

Esophageal stents are important tools for palliative treatment of inoperable esophageal malignancies. With the development of multiple self-expandable stents, there are now several …

Jul 1, 2024 · In order to make it easier for you to swallow, your doctor has recommended that you get an esophageal stent. This is a hollow tube that’s placed in your esophagus in the area of …

Jun 1, 2013 · Esophageal stents are widely used to treat a variety of problems, most commonly malignant dysphagia. Malignant dysphagia can be present in patients with unresectable, …

In order to make it easier for you to swallow, your doctor has recommended that you get an esophageal stent. This is a hollow tube that’s placed in your esophagus in the area of the …

Endoscopic esophageal stent placement is an effective palliative treatment for malignant strictures and has also been successfully used for benign indications, including esophageal refractory …

A stent is a small metal or plastic tube put into the oesophagus. It opens the food pipe and allows you to swallow food and drink more easily. You have the stent fitted in hospital in the …

Esophageal stenting is a procedure to place a small plastic or metal tube into the esophagus to treat esophageal narrowing or blockage. It is most commonly employed for symptomatic relief …

Using endoscopy, a stent can be placed into the esophagus across the length of the tumor. How well the stent works depends on the type that is used and where it is placed. Stents will relieve …