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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 21, 2014; 20(43): 16020-16028
Published online Nov 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i43.16020
Table 2 Randomized controlled studies on self-expandable metallic stents as a palliative aim compared to surgery in patients with incurable malignant colorectal obstruction
Ref.CountryCentersPopulationLocationStent typeTechnical successClinical successStent perforationStent migrationStent reobstructionPermanent stomaOverall adverse eventsHospital stay (d)Conclusion
van Hooft et al[34]Netherlands2921 (ST: 11; ES: 10)Left colorectumWallFlexST: 90%ST: 90%Early: 20%; Late: 40%10%20%NAST: 100%; ES: 10%ST: 12; ES: 11ES
Xinopoulos et al[28]Greece130 (ST: 15; ES: 15)Left colonWallstentST: 93.3%ST: 100%NoneNone42.9%ST: 6.7%; ES: 100%ST: 0%; ES: 9.1%ST: 28; ES: 60ST
Fiori et al[27]Italy128 (ST: 11; ES: 11)Simgoid colon, rectumWallstentST: 100%ST: 100%NANANAST: 0%; ES: 100%ST: 0%; ES: 9.1%ST: 2.6; ES: 8.1ST