Table 3.

Complications in 52 patients treated with an esophageal stent for a benign rupture or anastomotic leak

Complication	Number (%)
Total complications	33 in 24 patients (46)
Stent migration	10
Tissue in- and/or overgrowth	8
Ruptured stent cover	6
Food obstruction	3
Hemorrhage	2
Severe pain	2
Ruptured esophagus (due to stent removal)	2