Covered nitinol stents for the treatment of esophageal strictures and leaks

Table 5 Early and late complications after stent placement

	n (%)	Ultraflex (n = 33)	Choostent (n = 32)	P-value
Abrasion of soft palate	1 (1.5)	1	0	0.3
Odynophagia	1 (1.5)	0	1	0.3
Malposition	1 (1.5)	0	1	0.3
Late distal migration	3 (4.6)	2	1	0.6
Persistent chest pain	3 (4.6)	2	1	0.6
Persistent hiccups	3 (4.6)	1	2	0.6
Gastroesophageal reflux	14 (22)	7	7	0.9
Food obstruction	5 (7.6)	2	3	0.6