What is venous stenting?
When a vein is clogged, blood flow is affected, risking potential health concerns.
Stenting is the process of placing a stent. A stent is a tiny wire mesh tube made of medical-grade stainless steel or cobalt alloy metal. Stents expand against blocked or narrowed vein walls and are left their permanently. They act as a scaffold to keep veins open. In most cases, surgeons place venous stents in larger, central veins, such as those found in the legs, chest or abdomen.