Conio™ Esophageal Stent
| Category: Esophageal Stent | 
Dr. Massimo Conio invented this stent and has treated patients with refractory hypopharyngeal strictures after combined therapy for laryngeal cancer.
Indication
Hypopharyngeal strictures                          
                        Details / Features
- Small diameter with proximal head design specially designed for refractory hypopharyngeal strictures
 - Silicone covering: Reduce the risk of tumor ingrowth
 - Visible green suture for easy removal
 - Radiopaque marker: 4 (four) at both ends and 2 (two) in the middle
 - Proximal/Distal release delivery system is available with S, Double™, Cervical™, Conio™.
 
Key Resources
Clinical Reference
- Temporary placement of a fully covered selfexpanding metal stent to allow therapeutic ERCP
by Benedetto Mangiavillano et al [Endoscopy. 2014;46 Suppl 1 UCTN:E419]
 - Self-Expanding Stents in Benign Esophageal Strictures
by Massimo Conio, MD et al [Gastrointest Endosc. 2008 Oct;10(4):164-174]
 - A modified self-expanding Niti-S stent for the management of benign hypopharyngeal strictures
by Massimo Conio, MD et al [Gastrointest Endosc. 2007 Apr;65(4):714-20