karen17 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Does anyone know whether Nanoknife is able to be performed when a metal stent is in place? I'm sure I've read somewhere it is not compatible and need to be sure before Bob has insertion of stent this week in case we need to enquire whether we could have a plastic stent.Any information would be appreciatedKaren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Hi KarenI'm not sure but you could email thehospital who would get back to you quite quickly I imagine.Cathy xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Actually, if you can wait til Tuesday I have the email address of the secretary at work so can let you have it if you need it?Xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carole McGregor Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 Hi KarenMeant to email you before now. Clive has metal stent and had Nanoknife last week as you know. Didn't seem to cause any particular problems though there is increased risk of infection so Proff Leen emphasised need to be vigilant. You will probably want to check with him anyway in case position of tumour in relation to stent is important and therefore Clive's experience not necessarily same for Bob.Clive still having some pain but improving each day.Love and hugsCarole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen17 Posted August 26, 2013 Author Share Posted August 26, 2013 Thank you for your information Cathy and Carole. Will contact Professor secretary tomorrow. Good to hear Clive is improving day by day CaroleKaren xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sueba Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Hi CaroleGreat to hear Clive has had nano knife and is improving dailyHope you've been enjoying the sun !Sue Xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCUK Nurse Dianne Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Thanks All,I did contact Prof secretary this morning at xxx hospital. She said she was not aware that a metal stent was a contraindication to having Nanoknife. If a patient has a cardiac pacemaker in place this certainly would be a contraindication, but it appears that the metal stent is acceptable. As for the infections, the risk of infections with stents especially does tend to be worse with plastic stents, as these are not expandable (like the metal ones),and this is one reason that metal stents are often inserted for patients having chemotherapy to prevent the risk of infection.DianneSupport Team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen17 Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Thank you Dianne for calling me today and contacting Professor secretary. Really appreciatedKaren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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