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People get stents in their pancreas to relieve obstructions in the pancreatic duct, which can occur due to conditions like pancreatitis, pancreatic tumors, or strictures. These stents help ensure the proper drainage of pancreatic fluids, reducing pain and preventing complications such as pancreatic tissue damage or infection. By facilitating the flow of digestive enzymes, stents can also aid in improving overall pancreatic function and patient quality of life.
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What is the proper spelling of stents?
Stents.
How many cardiac stents can a person have?
I have had 32 stents put in in the last 7 years
What is the average number of stents per patient?
a person could potentially receive 10-15 or even more stents even under reasonable and appropriate care
What is the purpose of ureteral stents?
Following balloon dilation or incision of ureteral strictures, placement of stents maintains the functionality of the ureters. Stents may also be used in the presence of kidney stones to manipulate or prevent stone migration prior to treatment.
What is the meaning of stets as related to the heart?
It is "Stents" and not stets. Stents are small, metallic, porous cylindrical structures that are placed within a blood vessel to prevent re-narrowing of the blood vessel due to chloesterol deposition. Usually these stents are placed after a "ballon angioplasty", a medical surgery to clean the deposited cholesterol plaques in the blood vessels (coronary arteries), to prevent re-narrowing or furhter deposition of chlolesterol that may block the coronary arteries and may lead to Angina or heart attack. In some cases these stents may also be coated with drugs such stents are called as drug eluting stents.
Can a person with heart problems and stents take aspirin while taking extra strength Tylenol and having stents?
Are aspirin and acetaminophen the same thing
Are stents removed from body after a period of time?
Stents are typically not removed from the body after they are placed. In the case of vascular stents, they are designed to remain permanently in the artery to keep it open. However, some temporary stents, like those used in certain urinary or gastrointestinal procedures, may be removed after a designated period. The decision on whether to remove a stent depends on its type and the specific medical circumstances.
Why are pancreas-only transplantations not common?
The reason simultaneous kidney-pancreas transplants and pancreas after kidney transplants are performed more frequently than pancreas only transplants is the relative risk of immunosuppressant drugs in people with diabetes.
What is endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography?
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a procedure used to diagnose and treat problems in the bile ducts and pancreas. It involves inserting an endoscope through the mouth and into the digestive system to visualize and access these areas for procedures such as removing gallstones, placing stents, or taking biopsies.
Can heart stents set off metal detectors?
Heart stents are typically made from materials like stainless steel or other alloys, which can potentially trigger metal detectors. However, most modern stents are designed to be minimally invasive and may not always set off alarms, especially in security settings. It’s always best for individuals with stents to inform security personnel about their medical devices before passing through metal detectors.
Do stents help with breathing problems?
Stents are typically used to keep blood vessels open, particularly in the context of heart disease. However, in some cases, stents can also be utilized in the airways to alleviate breathing problems caused by obstructions, such as tumors or strictures. By keeping the airway open, stents can improve airflow and relieve respiratory difficulties. It's important to consult a healthcare professional to determine if stenting is an appropriate treatment for specific breathing issues.
If medicated stents were placed in heart valve in July and suffered chest pain and tightness could this be from stents?
Probabably not, it may be caused by something else, or something related, but the best thing to do is to check with your doctor.
