A tracheal stent is a small tube that is inserted into the trachea (windpipe) to keep it open and maintain airflow. Tracheal stents are commonly used for the following purposes:- To reopen a collapsed or narrowed trachea, often caused by tumors, scar tissue, or injury. The stent helps keep the airwa

There are a few reasons why someone might need a bowel stent:- To treat a bowel obstruction. A stent can be placed to open up a blocked area of the intestine and allow contents to pass through again. This is often done instead of surgery for blockages caused by cancer, scar tissue, diverticulitis, e