The majority of oesophageal cancers are squamous cell carcinomas. They have a poor prognosis. Dysphagia is regarded as the most
distressing symptom of oesophageal cancer, with a profound impact on quality of life. Insertion of a self-expanding metal stent (SEMS) is
one of the most effective ways to relieve dysphagia. We present a case of advanced oesophageal cancer in which a SEMS was inserted using a modified endoscopic technique