Endoscopic removal of lumen-apposing metal stents - risk factors for stent embedment, complex removals, and adverse events: analysis from a multicenter prospective case series.
Sergio BazagaFrancisco Javier García-AlonsoJosé Ramón Aparicio TormoBelen Martinez MorenoVicente SanchizCarles SuriaAlbert Garcia-SumallaJoan B Gornals SolerCarlos Miguel Chavarría HerbozoCarme LorasFrancisco Jose García-FernandezÁlvaro TeránEnrique Vazquez-SequeirosRafael Pedraza SanzLeticia Pérez-CarazoJosé Carlos SúbtilAntonio Pérez-MillanFrancisco Uceda PortaVictoria Busto BeaCarlos de la Serna-HigueraIsabel Pinto GarciaJuan Colán-HernándezCarlos HuertasCarlos Guarner-ArgenteManuel Perez-Mirandanull nullPublished in: Endoscopy (2023)
LAMS removal is a safe procedure, mostly requiring basic endoscopic techniques attainable in conventional endoscopy rooms. Referral to advanced endoscopy units should be considered for stents with known embedment or long indwell times, which may require more technically demanding procedures.