Esophageal metallic stent in the treatment of esophageal stricture

Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy, indications and complications of esophageal metallic stent in patients with dysphagia. Methods Analysis included 38 patients who received metallic stent placement in our hospital.The strictures were caused by esophageal carcinoma( n =26), stenotic anastomosis ( n =11) ,radiotherapy ( n =1) and restenosis after the placement of stent. Results and Conclusion Successful stent placements were achieved and symptoms of dysphagia were considerably relieved. There were no serious stent related complications in all patients. In summary ,the esophageal stent appears to be effective and safe, and is valuabic in the treatment of dysphagia due to benign or malignant esophageal stricture.