In the complex world of digestive health, a small yet powerful tool is transforming patient outcomes — the gastrointestinal stent. Often used to open blocked passages in the stomach, intestines, or esophagus, these stents are offering new hope to patients battling serious conditions like cancer, Crohn’s disease, and strictures caused by chronic inflammation. But what makes them so...

When people think of life-saving medical devices, they often picture high-tech machines or robotic surgeries. But one of the most impactful innovations is small, simple, and often goes unnoticed—until it saves someone’s life. Gastrointestinal stents, tiny mesh tubes inserted into blocked or narrowed areas of the digestive tract, are transforming care for patients with cancer,...