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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 |
