Comparison of fully-covered vs partially covered self-expanding metallic stents for palliative treatment of inoperable esophageal malignancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background This study aimed to compare clinical outcomes following placement of fully covered self-expanding metallic stents (FCSEMS) vs partially covered self-expanding metallic stents (PCSEMS) for palliative treatment of inoperable esophageal cancer. Methods We searched PubMed, ScienceDir...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-01-01
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| Series: | BMC Cancer |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-020-6564-6 |