There are a few main reasons someone may need a duodenal stent:- To treat a duodenal stricture or narrowing. This can be caused by scar tissue, tumors, inflammation, or other conditions that restrict the flow of food from the stomach into the small intestine. A stent helps widen the narrowed secti

A duodenal stent is a small, expandable tube that is placed in the duodenum to keep it open when it has become narrowed or blocked. The duodenum is the first section of the small intestine that connects to the stomach. Some key points about duodenal stents:- Location - The stent is positioned at the