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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Oncology
  • Interventional Endoscopy

Background:

  • Self-expandable metal stents (SEMS) are standard for palliation of malignant esophageal dysphagia.
  • Stent-related complications include migration, tumor ingrowth/overgrowth, and bleeding.

Observation:

  • A 76-year-old male with advanced esophageal cancer and anticoagulation developed complete SEMS obstruction.
  • The obstruction was caused by a significant blood clot, a previously unreported cause.

Findings:

  • This is the first reported case of complete esophageal stent obstruction due to blood clot formation.
  • The patient had risk factors including anticoagulation for cardiac conditions.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider blood clot formation as a cause of stent obstruction in patients with risk factors.
  • This case broadens the differential diagnosis for stent-related dysphagia and bleeding.