Table 2.
Long-term evaluation of SEMS for the treatment of biliary leaks.
| PCSEMS | FCSEMS with fins | FCSEMS with flare ends | |
|---|---|---|---|
| N | 3 | 18 | 10 |
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| Stent in place (days) | |||
| Mean (SD) | 85 (±28) | 152.3 (±117.6) | 106 (±19.7) |
| Median (range) | 89 (55–110) | 102 (35–427) | 98 (96–139) |
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| Stent diameter | |||
| 8 mm | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| 10 mm | 3 | 16 | 5 |
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| Stent status | |||
| Stents removed | 2 (66.7%) | 13 (87%) | 7 (70%) |
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| Followup after removal (days) | |||
| Mean (SD) | 1636.3 (±495.1) | 797.9 (±261.9) | 189.4 (±83.5) |
| Median (range) | 1353 (1348–2208) | 849 (323–1111) | 203 (95–305) |
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| Long-term success | |||
| Intention to treat | 3/3 (100%) | 14/18 (77.8%) | 7/10 (70%) |
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| Postplacement complications | |||
| Cholangitis | 0 | 1/18 (5.6%) | 0 |
| Proximal migration | 0 | 1/18 (5.6%) | 0 |
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| Postremoval complications | |||
| Biliary stricture | 1/3 (33.3%) | 6/18 (35%) | 1/10 (10%) |
SD: standard deviation.