Esophageal Stenting - a Modern Resource of Surgery for Various Perforations

Abstract

Currently, stenting is an innovative part of the surgical treatment strategy of patients with various types of the esophagus damage and perforation. This article highlights historical aspects of the use of esophageal stents, main indications for their placement in various esophageal defects. The technology of esophageal stenting is described in detail. The analysis of literature data on the effectiveness of stent placement and complications was carried out. It is concluded that there is a need for wider introduction of the stenting technique into clinical practice as an alternative or additional method to the existing conventional surgical treatment of the esophagus damage and perforation, in case a medical facility is technically able to perform it.