Table 2.

Summary of the unique characteristics of EC-LAMS compared with double pigtail plastic stents.

The large diameter of EC-LAMS facilitates better drainage of fluids or viscous contents from a cavity or organ.

By the virtue of the “apposing” characteristics, the EC-LAMS minimizes the risk of leakage.

The large lumen of EC-LAMS acts as a working channel to undertake endoscopic interventions in adjacent structures of the gastrointestinal tract.

The integrated single-step delivery system for EC-LAMS simplifies technical steps of the endoscopic procedure.