Esophageal Stenting

Esophageal Stenting is a procedure where a tube placed in the patient’s esophagus (throat) to keep open a blocked area. The tube helps to swallow solids and liquids. The esophagus is the muscular tube connecting the back of your mouth to the patient’s stomach. When the patient swallows the muscles of your esophagus contract. They propel food into the stomach.