Table 2.
Esophageal Stents Currently Available in Europe
| Manufacturer and product name | Material and design | Outer diameter (mm) | Length (cm) | Introducer diameter (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELLA-CS | ||||
| FerX-Ella Esophageal Stent Boubella* | Stainless steel (fully covered with polyethylene) | 20 (proximal flare, 36) | 9, 10.5, 12, 13.5, 15, 16.5, 18, 19.5, 21 | 5.9 |
| FerX-Ella Esophageal Stent Boubella E** | Stainless steel (partially covered with polyethylene) | 20 (proximal flare, 36) | 9, 10.5, 12, 13.5, 15, 16.5 | 5.9 |
| SX-Ella Esophageal Stent Flexella Plus† | Nitinol (fully covered with silicone) | 20 (proximal flare, 25) | 8.5, 11, 13.5, 15 | 4.7, 5.9 |
| SX-Ella Esophageal Stent HV— HV Stent Plus‡ | Nitinol (fully covered with silicone) | 20 (proximal flare, 25) | 8.5, 11, 13.5, 15 | 5.9 |
| SX-Ella Esophageal Stent Degradable BD¶ | Polydioxanone absorbable surgical suture | 18 (ends, 23) 20 (ends, 25) 23 (ends, 28) 25 (ends, 31) |
6, 8, 10, 13.5 | 5.9 |
*
Antimigration segment between the proximal end and the body of the stent; optional antireflux valve.
**
No antimigration segment; partially uncovered proximal end; optional antireflux valve.
†
Atraumatic stent ends; optional antireflux valve.
‡
Antimigration collar; optional antireflux valve.
¶
Disintegration of the biodegradable stent occurs after 11—12 weeks.