Retrospective Study
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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Apr 10, 2016; 8(7): 338-343
Published online Apr 10, 2016. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v8.i7.338
Table 4 Placement and outcome comparisons between self-expanding esophageal metal stents and self-expanding esophageal plastic stents
SEMS (n = 30)SEPS (n = 13)P value
Initial placement procedure time (min, mean ± SD)33.17 ± 16.8835.85 ± 27.390.696
Dilation required prior to stent placement023%0.023
Complications, n (%)7 (23%)3 (23%)1
Time to first complication (n)< 30 d: 6< 30 d: 21
> 30 d: 1> 30 d: 1
In-hospital mortality (%)7%8%1
Re-intervention required (%)20%23%1
30 d survival after procedure (%)95%80%0.251
Length of stay (d, mean ± SD)11.47 ± 12.7812.15 ± 16.210.883