Esophageal stenting is a medical procedure used to treat various conditions affecting the esophagus, including strictures (narrowing of the esophagus) and malignancies. The use of stents ...

From May 1997 until December 2002, 78 patients underwent placement of 89 highly flexible knitted, self-expanding metal stents (Ultraflex Esophageal Prostheses, Microvasive, Natick, MA, USA).

All patients with inoperable esophageal cancers treated with either laser palliation or endoprosthesis insertion were studied retrospectively. Results: Stents were placed successfully in all patients.

Medically reviewed by Qin Rao, MD An esophageal stricture is a gradual narrowing of the esophagus, which can lead to ...

For example, traditional esophageal stents are metal tubes used in patients with esophageal cancer, mostly in an aging population. These patients risk food being blocked from entering the stomach ...

Variceal Bleed Management â€" Endoscopic band ligation , Esophageal stenting for refractory Variceal Bleed, Glue injection for fundal Varices, esophageal webs and stricture dilatation ...