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From: A comparison of the temporary placement of 3 different self-expanding stents for the treatment of refractory benign esophageal strictures: a prospective multicentre study

Figure 3

Cumulative period free of dysphagia (esophageal patency) curves by Kaplan-Meier analysis in patients treated using self-expandable plastic stent (SEPS), biodegradable (BD) stent and fully cover self-expandable metal stent (SEMS). Although not statistically significant there is an advantage using fully cover SEMS and BD stent vs. SEPS. The benefits of stenting decreased rapidly with time and esophageal patency appeared to plateau between 8–9 weeks for all stents.

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BMC Gastroenterology

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