22/02/2020
Dear friends OUR TEAM IN DDHD for the First time in a 45 yr old Male a case of inoperable esophageal cancer who is having infiltration in to the bronchus have placed esophageal SEMS (self expanding metallic stent) . Over 50% esophageal cancers are found to be incurable at the time of diagnosis because of metastases .The aim of esophageal stenting is to restore luminal patency and thereby maintain oral intake and improve quality of life. However, this procedure carries a risk of major complications such as bleeding.these devices have rapidly evolved from rigid plastic tubes to flexible, self-expanding metallic stents (SEMS) .SEMS are cylindrical metallic frames that exert self-expansive forces until they reach their maximum fixed diameter .the cost of the stent almost will be around 40 to 45 thousand.thank you🙏
