Improvement in dysphagia scores and complications
| Ultraflex (n=31) | Flamingo (n=22) | |
|---|---|---|
| *p>0.1. | ||
| Mean (SD) dysphagia score | ||
| Before stenting | 2.7 (0.6) | 2.9 (0.6) |
| Day 1 post stenting | 0.6 (0.5) | 0.6 (0.6) |
| Late follow up | 1.0 (0.4)* | 0.9 (0.5)* |
| All deaths | 22 | 14 |
| Deaths within 30 days | 5 | 4 |
| Complications | ||
| Early (<30 days) | ||
| Migration | 2 (6.4%) | 1 (4.54%) |
| Perforation | 0 | 1 (4.54%) |
| Severe reflux | 2 (6.4%) | 1 (4.54%) |
| Unrelated | 1 (3.2%) | 0 |
| Late (>30 days) | ||
| Haematemesis | 1 (3.2%) | 1 (4.54%) |
| Tumour overgrowth | 1 (3.2%) | 1 (4.54%) |