Basic description
A worldwide unique device for extracting ELLA nitinol esophageal stents.
It is used for reliable and atraumatic removal of implanted stents or those that have migrated into the stomach.
Indication
ELLA esophageal stent removal:
- SX-ELLA Stent Esophageal (Flexella Plus)
- SX-ELLA Stent Esophageal HV (HV Stent Plus)
- SX-ELLA Stent Danis (Danis Stent)
- Esophageal stent Danis Seal (Danis Seal)
Features / Benefits
It allows atraumatic stent removal which reduces risk of bleeding and other esophageal injuries.
The principle of simple retraction of the stent into the overtube ensures its safe extraction.
High visibility under X-ray.
Patent protected
Extraction
To be performed under endoscopic and fluoroscopic control.
Bowden compatible with the working channel of the gastroscope (min. 2.8 mm).
Easy extraction in 5 steps.
Dimensions
| REF No. | Bowden | Overtube | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outer diameter [mm] | Length[cm] | Length [cm] | Outer diameter [F] | |
| 015-01-28-1000 | 2,6 | 150 | 100 | 28 |
Publications
Variceal Bleeding Study Group. Esophageal balloon tamponade versus esophageal stent in controlling acute refractory variceal bleeding: A multicenter randomized, controlled trial.
Escorsell À, Pavel O, Cárdenas A, Morillas R, Llop E, Villanueva C, Garcia-Pagán JC, Bosch J;
Hepatology. 2016 Jun;63(6):1957-67. doi: 10.1002/hep.28360. Epub 2016 Jan 14.
A self-expanding metal stent for complicated variceal hemorrhage: experience at a single center
Wright G, Lewis H, Hogan B, Burroughs A, Patch D, O'Beirne J
Gastrointest Endosc. 2010 Jan;71(1):71-8. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2009.07.028. Epub 2009 Oct 30.
Results of a new method to stop acute bleeding from esophageal varices: implantation of a self-expanding stent
Zehetner J, Shamiyeh A, Wayand W, Hubmann R.
Surg Endosc. 2008 Oct;22(10):2149-52. doi: 10.1007/s00464-008-0009-7. Epub 2008 Jul 12.
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