Esophageal Prosthesis Treatment in Turkey
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 Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for esophageal prosthesis in Turkey include Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa, VM Medical Park Pendik Hastanesi, Medical Park Trabzon, Medical Park Bahçelievler, 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 Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated gastroenterology teams and experience managing patients undergoing esophageal prosthesis.
Instabul, Turkey
117 Doctors
Rahul Roy, a 58-year-old retired school...
Rahul Roy, a 58-year-old retired school teacher and avid gardener, had been battling a persistent feeling of food getting stuck in his chest for over a year. Initially dismissing it as stress, it progressed to painful swallowing and significant weight loss. An endoscopy revealed a malignant, inoperable tumor in his mid-esophagus, causing a severe stricture. His gastroenterologist, Dr. Mehta, recommended an esophageal stent (prosthesis) to keep his food passage open, allowing him to eat and drink comfortably, and to improve his quality of life during palliative chemotherapy. The procedure itself was quick, performed under sedation. Rahul felt immediate relief; the constant pressure and pain of swallowing vanished. In recovery, he was able to sip water without choking for the first time in months. Emotionally, he had felt imprisoned by his own body, watching his strength fade. After the stent placement, he regained a sense of control and dignity. While his cancer journey continues, he can now enjoy meals with his family, savor his wife's cooking, and find simple joy in a cup of tea, small victories that mean everything.
Gastroenterologists for Esophageal Prosthesis
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