Esophageal stent placement is an effective technique used in the management of different benign and malignant conditions. Over time, various types of stents and techniques have been developed and optimized to treat distinct pathologies. With the extensive array of strategies available for utilizing esophageal stenting, a thorough understanding of the characteristics of each stent type and usage is paramount in choosing the ideal stent in a particular case. This article presents a brief review of esophageal stenting as well as tips and tricks for clinical practice.
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