Replacement of a totally or partially displaced stent is a common and safe technique with optimal results. ... Esophageal pain after stenting is common but usually resolves in a few days.

Biodegradable Esophageal Stents Ineffective. ... "Replacement of a second stent, within maybe 6 weeks, could have possibly resulted in some success in the study," Dr. Pauli stated, ...

This covered esophageal stent has been partially deployed. ... bacterial encrustation frequently leads to occlusion of plastic stents, 29 requiring their replacement in terminally ill patients.

Which esophageal stent is more effective, Ultraflex or Choostent? Date: May 12, 2010 Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology Summary: A research group in Italy investigated the effectiveness ...

Self-expanding Plastic Stents In The Treatment Of Benign Esophageal Conditions Examined Date: January 25, 2008 Source: American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ...

Reference: Bona D, Laface L, Bonavina L, Abate E, Schaffer M, Ugenti I, Siboni S, Carrinola R. Covered nitinol stents for the treatment of esophageal strictures and leaks.

In a potential first, Cook Medical wants to see whether a self-expanding metal esophageal stent can be regularly removed when its job is done. In the U.S., at least, that practice doesn't usually ...

Esophageal metal stents were more effective in controlling acute bleeding from varices in patients with cirrhosis and esophageal variceal bleeding and other adverse events vs. balloon tamponade ...