Esophageal Prosthesis Treatment in India
About Esophageal Prosthesis
Key Highlights
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Provides immediate relief from severe swallowing difficulties (dysphagia).Minimally invasive procedure performed endoscopically, avoiding major surgery.Can improve nutritional intake and overall quality of life.Effective for managing malignant obstructions and certain benign strictures.Procedure is typically quick, often performed under sedation.
Who is this surgery for?
- Malignant esophageal obstruction (e.g., from esophageal or lung cancer).
- Refractory benign esophageal strictures that do not respond to dilation.
- Esophageal fistulas (abnormal connections), often to the trachea or bronchus.
- Recurrent obstruction after prior treatments like radiation or surgery.
- To provide palliative care and comfort in advanced, inoperable cancers.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive evaluation including endoscopy and imaging (like a CT scan or barium swallow) to map the obstruction.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before the procedure to ensure an empty stomach.
- Review of current medications; adjustments may be needed for blood thinners.
- Discussion of medical history, allergies, and anesthesia risks with the gastroenterologist.
- Arranging for someone to drive the patient home post-procedure due to sedation effects.
Risks & possible complications
- Stent migration (movement from the original placement site).
- Perforation (a tear in the esophageal wall).
- Bleeding at the stent site.
- Reflux of stomach contents (GERD) or aspiration.
- Stent blockage from food or tumor overgrowth.
- Chest pain or discomfort following placement.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Observation for a few hours post-procedure to monitor for immediate complications.
- Diet typically starts with clear liquids, advancing to soft, pureed foods as tolerated.
- Patients must chew food thoroughly and drink fluids with meals to help prevent stent blockage.
- Medications may be prescribed for pain, reflux, or to prevent spasms.
- Follow-up appointments are crucial to monitor stent function and address any issues like migration or blockage.
- Avoid very hot or cold foods initially, as they may cause spasms.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-2 days
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Expected recovery time:
3-7 days
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering esophageal prosthesis in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for esophageal prosthesis in India include Medanta The Medicity, Kamineni Hospital, Tadigadapa, Gem Hospital Perungudi, SIMS Hospital Vadapalani, KMC Hospital Mangalore, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform esophageal prosthesis. MediFyr helps you compare gastroenterologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for esophageal prosthesis compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Esophageal Prosthesis in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated gastroenterology teams and experience managing patients undergoing esophageal prosthesis.
Kolkata, India
72 Doctors
I'd been to three other doctors...
I'd been to three other doctors for this nagging pain and fatigue. Everyone said it was stress. Dr. Latha at MGM was the first one who actually sat and listened, really listened, to everything I was saying. She ordered a specific test the others hadn't, and it turned out to be something quite rare. She explained it all to me in plain Tamil, drew diagrams on a notepad. I was scared, but she laid out a clear plan. It's been a long road, but I finally feel like we're getting somewhere.
Gastroenterologists for Esophageal Prosthesis
Explore experienced gastroenterologists who regularly perform esophageal prosthesis and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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- 10 Years Experience
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Medanta Hospital Gurgaon
- 10 Years Experience
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Medanta Hospital Gurgaon
- 10 Years Experience
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Miot Hospital Chennai
- 10 Years Experience
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Medanta Hospital Gurgaon
- 9 Years Experience
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Medanta Hospital Gurgaon
- 9 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Miot Hospital Chennai
- 11 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Baner
- 19 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Mukundapur
- 34 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Mukundapur
- 32 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Dhakuria
- 25 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Dhakuria
- 24 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Dhakuria
- 7 Years Experience
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Gem Hospital Perungudi
- 15 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Gem Hospital Perungudi
- 17 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Salt Lake
- 21 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur
- 10 Years Experience
- Gastroenterologist
Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram
- 21 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road