Table 3 Minor and major complications after temporary placement of 3 different self-expanding stents for the treatment of refractory benign esophageal strictures
Complications | SEPS (n = 10) | BD Stent (N = 10) | FCSEMS (n = 10) | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total, n in number of patients, n (%) | 9 in 7 (70) | 7 in 5 (50) | 6 in 6 (60) | 0.38 |
Minor, n (%) | 9 (90) | 5 (50) | 6 (60) | 0.21 |
Globus sensation | 0 | 0 | 1 | - |
Stent migration | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0.16 |
Reflux symptoms | 1 | 0 | 1 | - |
Moderate chest pain | 2 | 0 | 1 | - |
Tissue hyperplasia (in or overgrowth) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.086 |
Major, n (%) | 0 | 2 (20) | 0 | - |
Hemorrhage | 0 | 1 | 0 | - |
Severe chest pain | 0 | 1 | 0 | - |