Esophageal Stent Placement

Procedure Time
30-45 min.

Purpose
To confirm and dilate severely restricted areas of the esophagus.

Procedure

• Patient is taken to IPU for IVs and labs drawn. Patient is then sent to Special Procedures.
  
• Radiologist will discuss the procedure and answer questions.
  
• Patient is placed on his right side. Anesthetic is sprayed into the back of the throat by the Radiologist. Mouthpiece is placed to hold mouth open.
  
• Radiologist proceeds to advance guidewire down throat to stomach.
  
• Stent catheter is then advanced over wire and advanced to stenotic area in esophagus.
  
• Contrast may be injected for confirmation depending on Radiologist's preference.
  
• Stent is released and x-ray is then taken with or without contrast for placement.
  
• Patient is ready to leave depending on conscious sedation status. Directed to see referring physician for further orders.
  
• Patient must have someone drive him home.

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