There are a few reasons why a stent may be placed in the bowel:- To treat bowel obstruction - A stent can be used to open up a blocked or narrowed section of the bowel, allowing contents to pass through again. This is often done instead of surgery in patients too ill or frail for a major operation.-

ERCP stent placement refers to the insertion of a small tube called a stent into the bile ducts during an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedure. It is done to help drain bile and treat obstructions in the biliary system. Some key points about ERCP stent placement:- Purpose: