There is no single definitive answer for how long an esophageal stent stays in, as it depends on several factors:- Type of stent - Self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) may stay in for several months while plastic stents are typically only meant to stay in for weeks or months.- Reason for stent - S

Typically, esophageal stent placement is an outpatient procedure. You will stay for a few hours afterward while your vital signs are watched. Make sure someone is there to drive you home. You will need to take it easy for the rest of the day. In other cases, you may need to stay at the hospital over