Metal Stentingk

Metal stenting is a minimally invasive procedure used to maintain the patency of hollow structures in the body, such as the bile ducts, esophagus, or airways, when narrowed or blocked due to benign or malignant conditions. In gastroenterology, self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) are widely used to treat biliary, esophageal, and gastrointestinal strictures.

Indications for Metal Stenting

Biliary Obstruction:

• Malignant obstructions, such as cholangiocarcinoma or pancreatic cancer.
• Benign strictures, such as those caused by chronic pancreatitis or post-surgical injury.

Esophageal Strictures:

• Malignant esophageal cancer.
• Benign strictures resistant to balloon dilation.

Colorectal Obstruction: Malignant obstructions due to colorectal cancer (as a palliative measure or bridge to surgery).

Duodenal Obstruction: Caused by tumors such as pancreatic or gastric cancer.

Palliative Care: To relieve symptoms of obstruction in patients with advanced cancers.