Table 2.
Complications associated with Stenting Procedurea
| n | %b | |
|---|---|---|
| Time of complication | ||
| Per procedure | 1 | 1.2% |
| During original admission | 12 | 14.8% |
| After discharge | 10 | 12.3% |
| Grade of complication | ||
| 1 | 1 | 1.2% |
| 2 | 8 | 9.9% |
| 3a | 0 | 0.0% |
| 3b | 10 | 12.3% |
| 4a | 1 | 1.2% |
| 4b | 0 | 0.0% |
| 5 | 3 | 3.7% |
| Outcome of complication | ||
| Recovered with No sequelae | 19 | 23.5% |
| Recovered with sequelae | 1 | 1.2% |
| Fatal | 3 | 3.7% |
| Type of complication | ||
| Pneumonia/infection | 9 | 11.1% |
| Stent migration | 4 | 4.9% |
| Stent occlusion | 5 | 6.2% |
| Bleeding | 4 | 4.9% |
| PE/DVT | 1 | 1.2% |
PE/DVT Pulmonary embolism/deep vein thrombosis
aUsing the Clavien–Dindo classification
bPercentages are of the entire study population