Stent, Esophageal
| Title: | Stent, Esophageal |
|---|---|
| Description: |
Esophageal stent. Shows cancer blocking esophagus. Insets show enlarged area of cancer and a stent placed in the esophagus to keep it open. Esophageal stent. A device (stent) is placed in the esophagus to keep it open to allow food and liquids to pass through into the stomach. |
| Topics/Categories: |
Anatomy -- Digestive/Gastrointestinal System Cancer Types -- Esophageal Cancer Cells or Tissue -- Abnormal Cells or Tissue Treatment -- Surgery |
| Type: | Color, Medical Illustration (JPEG format) |
| Source: | National Cancer Institute |
| Creator: | Terese Winslow (Illustrator) |
| AV Number: | CDR433292 |
| Date Created: | March 4, 2013 |
| Date Added: | August 29, 2008 |
| Reuse Restrictions: |
Yes - This image is copyright protected. Any use of this image is subject to prevailing copyright laws. U.S. Government has reuse rights. Please contact the rights holder of this image for permission requests.
Rights holder: Terese Winslow Email: terese@teresewinslow.com |