Migrated oesophageal stent

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Known case of oesophageal cancer.

Patient Data

Age: 90 years
Gender: Female
Fluoroscopy

Shouldering stricture is present at the distal of the oesophagus, and a stent is inserted in the diseased segment that is displaced inferiorly toward the stomach. No sign of contrast media leakage is noted.

Case Discussion

Oesophageal stents are widely used for the palliative treatment of inoperable oesophageal malignancies.

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