Polyflex Esophageal stents


Deployment of
Polyflex Esophageal stents


Metal (Ultraflex) Esophageal Stents


Deployment methods for
metal stents


Ballloon dilation and
stent placement


Tight stricture of esophagus,
close view


Tight stricture of esophagus,
far view


Stricture stented with
Polyflex Stent


Distal stent


Medial stent


Proximal stent

Esophageal stenting is used to keep the esophagus unobstructed. Esophageal stents are effective in treating:

• Esophageal cancer
• Esophageal perforations caused by cancer, trauma, or other conditions
• Leaks in the esophagus following esophageal surgery

At NYU Medical Center, stent placement is performed in the operating room by an experienced team that includes a surgeon, anesthesiologist and nursing staff. The procedure can be performed through either rigid or flexible endoscopy, using either temporary (plastic) or more permanent (metal) stents.

Post-operative patients are carefully monitored by a multidisciplinary team to ensure their comfort and care and can eat and drink immediately following the procedure.