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Complications of UGI Tract Stenting
| Complications | Immediate (8.2%) | Early (1.4%) | Late (16.4%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perforation | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Malposition | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Hemorrhage | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Food impaction | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Migration | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Over ingrowth | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Fistula | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Retrosternal pain* | 0 | 41 | 0 |
*Retrosternal pain was not regarded as a complication; thus, it is not included in the calculations. However, for the sake of completeness and to provide complete data to potential researchers, this procedural morbidity was added to the table.
