Safety and efficacy of conventional compared to segmented esophageal fully covered self-expanding metal stents: a retrospective multicenter case-control study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Segmented self-expanding metal stents (SEMS) are an alternative to conventional unsegmented SEMS in the treatment of esophageal strictures. Due to their segmented design, they may adapt better to the surrounding structures making them less likely to migrate or cause trauma. We examined if there are clinically relevant differences between segmented and conventional esophageal SEMS in benign and malignant stenosis in terms of their functionality and safety.

Patients and methods

We performed a multicenter, retrospective case-control study of segmented and conventional SEMS implantations in esophageal stenosis. Outcome parameters were adverse events such as migration, occlusion, and severe complications (i.e., bleeding and perforation).

Results

79 segmented SEM

SUBMITTER: Schlemmer C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11615051 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature