“How long do you stay in the hospital after having a stent put in?”

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“How long do you stay in the hospital after having a stent put in?”

I am a 52 year old male. I want to know how long do you stay in the hospital after having a stent put in?

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**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

It depends, 1-7 days.

**Dr. Terris White** Surgeon | Surgical Critical Care Wichita Falls, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Terris White Surgeon | Surgical Critical Care Wichita Falls, TX

Depends on the type of stent and acuity of illness. For uncomplicated abdominal aneurysm stent, length of stay is about 2-3 days. Good luck.

**Dr. Mahmud Bangash** Cardiothoracic Surgeon Fair Lawn, NJ · Accepted Answer

Dr. Mahmud Bangash Cardiothoracic Surgeon Fair Lawn, NJ

One overnight stay for observation.