Successful endoscopic removal of three embedded esophageal self-expanding metal stents

Figure 2 Gastroscope images of esophagus and stents. Gastroscopy showed (A) an esophageal stricture beginning 25 cm from the incisor teeth; B: The fourth stent was placed and (C) remained in place for 4 wk; D: The previous stents became visible after the removal of the fourth stent; E: Outcomes after the removal of all stents were diffuse, but minor bleeding and mucosal tears, and the imprint of the stent mesh was visible in the esophageal mucosa; F: The three original stents were completely retrieved.