Esophageal metallic stent fixation with dental floss: a simple method to prevent migration

Abstract

Use of fully and partially covered self-expanding metallic esophageal stents (SEMS) is associated with high rates of migration [1]. Stent modification with a silk thread to permit external fixation, proposed by Shim et al., has been shown to reduce migration [2] but this stent may not be routinely available. Therefore we present another modified stent technique that can be used in patients with or at risk for stent migration.