How long can you live with a stent in your esophagus?

How long can you live with a stent in your esophagus?

The mean life expectancy was 147 days (range 8–1028 days) following the first stent deployment and 273 days (range 1–928 days) from diagnostic endoscopy. The 30-day mortality was 10%.

Can an esophageal stent move?

With covered stents placed for tumors of the distal esophagus or gastric cardia, stent migration is more likely to occur than when stents are placed for more proximally located tumors because the distal portion of stents projects freely into the gastric fundus without fixation to the esophageal wall[9].

Do esophageal stents hurt?

The food might come back up after you swallow. An esophageal stent can help reopen your blocked esophagus and ease symptoms. The procedure might take place under general anesthesia or conscious sedation. If it takes place under general anesthesia, you will sleep through the procedure and feel no pain.

How successful are esophageal stents?

Dysphagia scores improved 1 month after stent placement. In addition, 31% of patients had successful long-term outcomes without the need for reinterventions; this figure included 21% of patients with refractory strictures and 44% of patients with fistulae or leaks.

Is it common to have chest pain after stent?

Sometimes heart problems return after a stent procedure. If that happens, you usually have symptoms—like chest pain, fatigue, or shortness of breath. If you do have symptoms, a stress test can help your doctor see what’s going on. It can show if a blockage has returned or if there’s a new blockage.

Is it normal to have pain after stent?

“This is because your artery has suffered some trauma and bruising from the stent being fitted. You can have episodes of pain or discomfort as the stent settles into place. This pain is usually felt quite locally in the chest, and is often described as sharp or stabbing.

Why do I still have chest pain after stent?