Esophageal stent procedures are relatively safe. But they do sometimes cause problems later. These might include:Pain in the esophagusBleeding (usually mild)New hole in the esophagus (rare)Movement of the stentTumor growth into the stentGastroesophageal reflux (GERD or heartburn)There is also a risk

You might need an esophageal stent for a number of health problems. Traditionally, healthcare providers have most often used esophageal stents to treat esophageal cancer. That is still the most common reason. But these stents are also used to treat:Cancer of the top part of the stomachNarrowing of t