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A Randomized Comparison of a Fully Covered Self Expandable Metal Stent Versus a Partially Covered Self Expandable Metal Stent in Malignant Esophageal Strictures
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Partially covered SEMS and Fully covered SEMS for Esophageal Cancer and Esophageal Stenosis. Completed, enrolled 98 participants across 5 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether fully covered or partially covered metal stents are more favorable in incurable malignant stenosis of the esophagus or cardia. Primary outcome will be the occurence of recurrent dysphagia which is defined as dysphagia due to a stent or tumour related cause in a 6-month follow-up
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Boston Scientific, Natick, United States diameter 18 mm, lengths of 10, 12 and 15 cm available
Boston Scientific, Natick, United States diameter 18 mm, lengths of 10, 12 and 15 cm available