Table 5.
Complications and resolution of symptoms in patients with benign diseases after covered and uncovered stent placement
| Total (n = 116) | Covered (n = 42) | Uncovered (n = 74) | p value¶ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complication rate | ||||
| Stent migration, n(%) | 8(6.9) | 4(9.5) | 4(5.4) | 0.458 |
| Granulation tissue formation, n(%) | 22(19.0) | 7 (16.7) | 15(20.3) | 0.634 |
| Stent fracture, n(%) | 19(16.4) | 5(11.9) | 14(18.9) | 0.44 |
| Resolution of symptoms, n(%) | 89(76.7) | 30 (71.4) | 59 (79.7) | 0.363 |
Abbreviations: p value, covered vs. uncovered stents; SEMS, self-expandable metallic stent