Table 3 Results of endoscopic dilation of post-cholecystectomy biliary strictures with fully-covered self-expanding metal stent (FCSEMS) by removal type
Planned Removal | Early Removal | CDM | |
|---|---|---|---|
Number of patients (n) | 11 | 4 | 3 |
Median months of indwell time (range) | 11.5 (10.4–13.8) | 3.8 (0.9–8.9) | 6.2 (5.1–10.8) |
Stricture Resolution at End of FCSEMS Indwell (n) | 10 | 2 | 1 |
Stent free status at 5 years (n) | 8 | 2 | 1 |