Esophageal stents are devices used to maintain or restore the lumen of the esophagus. There are several types of esophageal stents including self-expanding plastic stents (SEPS), self-expanding metal stents (SEMS), and biodegradable stents. SEMS are the most commonly used and come in uncovered, partially covered, and fully covered varieties. Stents are used to treat conditions causing dysphagia such as esophageal cancer, benign strictures, leaks, and fistulas. Complications include pain, bleeding, reflux, perforation, migration, and tissue growth through the stent mesh. Placement of stents near the upper esophagus or gastroesophageal junction