Gastrointestinal (GI) stent has been developed for palliation of obstructive symptoms in various diseases causing obstruction of GI tract. Self-expanding metal stent (SEMS) has replaced old type of plastic stent, and endoscopic insertion of stent has replaced fluoroscopy-guided insertion.

2018年2月18日 · Stents have been shown to be effective and safe alternatives to surgery or repeated endoscopic procedures in patients with various gastrointestinal (GI) diseases and disorders. This article reviews the use of stents throughout the GI tract, including the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, bile ducts, colon, and rectum.

2022年2月1日 · If you have a tumor blocking your upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, your doctor may suggest putting in a stent. Learn why it's done, the types and what to expect.

Stenting has become an optimal option for the treatment of a variety of gastrointestinal malignant and benign diseases, which plays a vital role in alleviating obstructive symptoms such as dysphagia, pain, and improving patients’ quality of life.

2020年5月12日 · A variety of luminal stents have been utilized in the management of refractory benign gastrointestinal (GI) strictures . The broad categories of stents applied include self-expanding metal stents (SEMS), self-expanding plastic stents (SEPS), biodegradable stents (BDS), and lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMS).

2015年6月1日 · The purpose of this review is to provide an overview of indications, techniques and further developments of the stents in the gastrointestinal tract and to highlight the predominant role of multidetector row computed tomography (MDCT) in …

The use of self-expanding metallic stents in the upper gastrointestinal tract, placed under radiologic imaging or endoscopic guidance, is the current treatment of choice for the palliation of malignant gastrointestinal outlet obstructions.

2019年8月31日 · Stent is a medical device originally designed for recanalization and/or sealing of any obstructing or leaking lesion. In gastroenterology, it has a major role in recanalization of gastrointestinal (GI) tumors and postoperative leak sealing.

2024年1月19日 · A gastrointestinal stent is a tiny flexible mesh tube made of plastic or metal inserted into some parts of the digestive tract, like the stomach, intestine, or esophagus. This is done to clear obstructions and widen the passage.

2010年6月3日 · We present a concise review of contemporary stenting practice of the upper GI tract and evaluate the procedures in terms of appropriate patient selection, available stent designs, technical and clinical outcomes, inadvertent complications, cost–benefit analysis, and future technology.