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Clinical outcomes of SEMS versus surgery (institutional data)
| Stenting cohort (n = 12) | Colostomy cohort (n = 24) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | ||
| Technical success | 12 (100) | 24 (100) | 1.000 |
| Clinical success | 12 (100) | 24 (100) | 1.000 |
| Intraprocedure complication | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 1.000 |
| Delayed complication | 1 (8.3) | 8 (33.3) | 0.081 |
| Readmittance for complication | 0 (0) | 6 (25) | 0.019 |
| Mean postprocedure hospital stay (days) | 2.17 | 10.58 | 0.004 |
SEMS self-expandable metal stent
