Fully covered self-expandable metal stents (SEMS), partially covered SEMS and self-expandable plastic stents for the treatment of benign esophageal ruptures and anastomotic leaks

Table 3 Complications in 52 patients treated with an esophageal stent for a benign rupture or anastomotic leak

Complication	Number (%)
Total complications	33 in 24 patients (46)
Stent migration	10
Tissue in- and/or overgrowth	8
Ruptured stent cover	6
Food obstruction	3
Hemorrhage	2
Severe pain	2
Ruptured esophagus (due to stent removal)	2

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