Table 2 Technical success, clinical outcome, dysphagia evolution and reinterventions after temporary placement of 3 different self-expanding stents for the treatment of refractory benign esophageal strictures
SEPS (n = 10) | BD Stent (N = 10) | FCSEMS (n = 10) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Technical success, n (%) | 10 (100%) | 10 (100%) | 10 (100%) | - |
Clinical success | 1 (10%) | 3 (30%) | 4 (40%) | 0.27 |
Dysphagia score, mean (±SD) | ||||
At 4 weeks | 0.7 (0.48) | 0.4 (0.52) | 0.5 (0.53) | 0.4 |
Post-stenting | 2.4 (1.26) | 2.0 (0.82) | 1.6 (1.26) | 0.23 |
Time to dysphagia recurrence (weeks), mean (range) | 4.3 (2–9) | 3.8 (2–9) | 3.8 (2–8) | 0.75 |
Reinterventions, n | 24 | 13 | 13 | 0.24 |
Final outcome, n (%) | - | |||
Successful treatment | 1 (10%) | 3 (30%) | 4 (40%) | |
Repeat stenting | 2 (20%) | 1 (10%) | 3 (30%) | |
Dilatations | 1 (10%) | 3 (30%) | 2 (20%) | |
Surgery | 6 (60%) | 3 (30%) | 1 (10%) | |
Follow-up (months), median (range) | 43 (16–66) | 18.5 (11–21) | 10 (8–12) | - |