The life expectancy for someone with an esophageal stent depends on the underlying condition that led to stent placement. Some general points about life expectancy with esophageal stents:- Benign strictures: If a stent is placed for a benign esophageal stricture, such as from reflux or radiation, li

The most common complications associated with esophageal stents include:- Migration - Stent migration refers to when the stent moves from its original placement location. This occurs more often with fully covered stents since they do not have tissue ingrowth to anchor them. Migration rates range fro