Spontaneous Endoscopic Esophageal Stent Fracture Post-endoscopic Placement: A Case Report

Endoscopic esophageal stent (EES) placement is an important tool for the non-operative management of esophageal pathologies. A rare and infrequently reported complication of EES placement is stent fracture and subsequent migration of the broken fragments. We report a rare case of a spontaneous EES f...

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Published in:Cureus 2023, Vol.15 (11), p.e49406-e49406
Main Authors: Fazal, Zoha Zahid, Ibrahim, Muhammad Bilal, Saeed, Muhammad Ibrahim, Ayesha, Syedda, Majeed, Atif
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:Endoscopic esophageal stent (EES) placement is an important tool for the non-operative management of esophageal pathologies. A rare and infrequently reported complication of EES placement is stent fracture and subsequent migration of the broken fragments. We report a rare case of a spontaneous EES fracture from Pakistan four weeks following its placement for esophageal perforation management, and an uneventful endoscopic retrieval of the fractured stent pieces. The recommended guidelines from available, albeit limited, research literature are also discussed as part of this case report.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.49406