What are the indications for gastrointestinal stent placement surgery

The indications for gastrointestinal stent placement surgery mainly include esophageal stricture, biliary stricture, intestinal obstruction, etc. Gastrointestinal stents mainly include esophageal stents, biliary stents, and intestinal stents. Esophageal stents are mainly used for patients with advanced esophageal cancer, esophageal stenosis, and inability to eat. By placing stents, the esophagus is restored to patency, allowing patients to eat, improving their quality of life, or for patients with esophagotracheal fistulas to seal the fistula.

Biliary stent is mainly used in patients with cholangiocarcinoma. Due to biliary obstruction, bile cannot be discharged and jaundice is severe. The application of biliary stent can expand the bile duct, promote bile excretion, and reduce jaundice.

Intestinal stents are mainly suitable for patients with intestinal obstruction. When colon cancer causes intestinal obstruction and surgery is not possible, intestinal stents can be used to expand the narrow intestine, allowing feces and intestinal contents to pass through and alleviate symptoms.

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