With the Cardia Umbrella Stent, MICRO-TECH offers a specialised stent design, tailored to the challenging anatomical environment of the cardia. The design ensures stable positioning and prevents stent migration both distally and proximally. Since the lower oesophageal sphincter lies between the bulbous section and the distal end of the stent we have implemented a special shape – ”opened umbrella“ – o facilitate this anatomical challenge. The stent does not protrude into the stomach as a result of this umbrella-shaped design, ending directly behind the oesophageal gastric junction. The risk of pressure necrosis is thus significantly reduced and any potential patient discomfort is decreased.
CARDIA-UMBRELLA-STENT GEN I
DESIGNED FOR SECURE PLACEMENT IN THE CARDIA REGION
SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS
- Stent design adapted to the cardia
- Atraumatic ends
- High positional stability due to strong radial force
- Resistant and elastic covering
SUCCESSFUL PRACTICAL USE
The inverse view from the stomach of the distal end of the stent shows how the umbrella end clings to the gastric mucosa directly, behind the cardia without protruding into the stomach. From the perspective of the oesophagus into the stent, the bulge before the cardia and the shaping of the stent in the area of the cardia can be clearly distinguished. Both guarantee excellent positional stability for the stent.
Inverted view of the stomach showing the umbrella end
View into the released stent (oesophagus)
SPECIFICATIONS
