Oesophageal Stent Insertion

The oesophagus, or gullet, is a hollow, muscular tube which takes food from the mouth down to the stomach. If it becomes blocked, then there will obviously be a problem with swallowing. One way of overcoming this problem is by inserting a metal, mesh tub called a stent down the oesophagus and across the blockage.

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Oesophageal Stent Insertion

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