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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Jan 16, 2015; 7(1): 45-52
Published online Jan 16, 2015. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v7.i1.45
Table 1 Published series using self-expandable metallic stents for achalasia treatment
Ref.Coppola et al[43](2014)Zeng et al[42](2014)Cheng et al[41](2010)Zhao et al[40](2009)De Palma et al[36](2001)Mukherjee et al[37](2000)De Palma et al[35](1998)
Baseline characteristics and effectiveness
Patients, n7599075844
SEMS diameter, mm3020/2520/25/30301818/2018
Time to removal, d6304-53-7???
Technical success, %100100100100100100100
Initial remission, %100100100100100100100
Major complications
Stent migration, n04144410
Perforation, n0000010
Bleeding, n00149010
30-d mortality, n0000010