An esophageal stent serves several potential purposes:- Expand a narrowed esophagus - Stents can be used to widen a stricture or narrowing of the esophagus caused by scarring, radiation therapy, or tumors. This helps food and liquids pass through.- Maintain esophageal patency - For inoperable esopha

Here are some tips for foods to avoid after getting an esophageal stent:- Dry, crunchy foods - Things like chips, crackers, nuts, granola, toast, etc can scrape against the stent and cause irritation or dislodge it.- Bread and pasta - These can get stuck on the stent or have sharp edges from crunchy