A fully covered esophageal stent is a type of stent that has a membrane or covering that fully encases the metal mesh of the stent. Some key points about fully covered esophageal stents:- Covering - The stent is wrapped in a thin, flexible material such as silicone or polyurethane. This covering p

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