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Esophageal Stent Placement

During an esophageal stent placement procedure, a tiny tube known as a stent is placed at a point of narrowing or blockage to open up the esophagus to help the patient swallow or drink more easily. These tubes are made out of polyester(plastic), nitinol(metal) or hybrid material. Stents may be used to treat patients suffering from a refractory benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous) disease.
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Anastomotic Stricture from Esophageal Cancer Resection Case

View case using the CRE Wireguided Balloon Dilator on an anastomotic stricture presenting post esophageal cancer resection.
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Benign Refractory Stricture Case

Management of benign refractory stricture with the Polyflex Esophageal Stent.
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Dilation of a Peptic Stricture Pre-Polyflex® Stent Placement Case

View a case using a CRE Wireguided Balloon Dilator on a peptic stricture before a Polyflex® Stent placement.
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Product Cases

View cases using Polyflex Esophageal Stents:
  • Radiation stricture
  • Refractory anastomotic esophageal stricture
  • Malignant esophageal stricture in neo-adjuvant setting
  • Refractory peptic stricture
  • Refractory benign stricture

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