Through The Scope(TTS)
| Category: S-Type™ (Covered & Partially Covered) |
Indication
Malignant esophageal strictures
Details / Features
- Silicone full covering prevents the risk of tumor ingrowth
- Additional uncovered outer mesh helps to resist migration
- Retrieval string at proximal end helps repositioning
- Radiopaque Markers: 4 (four) at both ends and 2 (two) in the middle
Key Resources
Clinical Reference
- Outcomes Following Oesophageal Stent Insertion for Palliation of Malignant Strictures: A Large Single Center Series. Journal of Surgical Oncology 2012;105:60-65 Niall Lynch, et al.
- New Design Esophageal Stents for the Palliation of Dysphagia From Esophageal or Gastric Cardia Cancer: A Randomized Trial. Am J Gastroenterol 2008;103:304-312 Els M.L. Verschuur
- A new esophageal stent design (Niti-S stent) for the prevention of migration: a prospective study in 42 patients. GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY Vol. 63, No.1: 2006 Peter D. Siersema