Partially covered versus uncovered pyloro-duodenal stents for unresectable malignant gastric outlet obstruction. A randomized controlled study.
Anthony Yuen Bun TeohSundeep LakhtakiaDamien Meng Yew TanStefano Francesco CrinòVinay DhirRastislav KundaTiing Leong AngKhek Yu HoMaridi AertsSana AigindiaShannon Melissa ChanPhilip Wai-Yan ChiuMaria Cristina Conti BellocchiNouredin MessaoudiStephen Ka Kei NgHon Chi YipArmando GabbrielliChristopher Jen Lock KhorMohan RamchandaniEnders Kwok Wai NgPublished in: Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society (2023)
The use of PCDS was associated with lower risk of tumor ingrowth but did not improve on reintervention rates and stent patency. Both kinds of stents could be used in this group of patients.