Efficacy and safety of esophageal stenting for esophageal perforation: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Esophageal perforations are managed with endoscopic stenting. However, surgical repair is still employed in many centers, if they lack endoscopic services, or for complex perforations.

Methods

We searched PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science for relevant clinical trials and observational studies. Quality assessment was evaluated according to GRADE. The studies included were assessed based on the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute criteria. We included the following outcomes: leak after primary repair, operative repair after endoscopic therapy, stent migration, length of hospital stay (days), and mortality. We analyzed continuous data using mean differences and 95% confidence intervals (CI), while dichotomous data were analyzed using odds ratios and 95%CI. Sta

SUBMITTER: Malik A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11928900 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar-Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature