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. 2012 Feb 29;12:19. doi: 10.1186/1471-230X-12-19

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