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Dietary Advice with Oesophageal Stent — SCE Palliative Medicine MCQ

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An oesophageal stent has restored swallowing after malignant obstruction. Which meal advice best reduces blockage and aspiration risk?

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Correct answer: C — Soft moist food, thorough chewing, small portions and upright posture

Explanation lettering: B = shown as A · A = shown as B · D = shown as C · E = shown as D · C = shown as E

D is correct. After graded reintroduction, soft moist food, thorough chewing, small mouthfuls, fluid with meals and upright posture during and after eating reduce stent blockage and reflux or aspiration. A, B and C are unnecessarily restrictive when swallowing is adequate; supine positioning increases reflux risk. E ignores the continuing risk from dry, tough, stringy or bulky foods.

Reference: North Tees and Hartlepool NHS: living with an oesophageal stent: https://www.nth.nhs.uk/resources/living-with-an-oesophageal-stent/