Clinical outcomes of self-expandable stent placement for benign esophageal diseases: A pooled analysis of the literature

Figure 1 Refractory benign anastomotic stricture after esophagectomy (A) and fully covered self-expandable metal stent placement for a refractory benign esophageal anastomotic stricture (B).

Figure 2 Literature search.

Figure 3 Endoscopic image of granulation tissue growth 4 mo after biodegradable stent placement for a refractory benign esophageal anastomotic stricture.

Figure 4 A small leak at the anastomosis of the esophagus and the gastric tube 5 d after esophagectomy (A) and esophageal fully covered self-expandable metal stent placement for a small anastomotic leak (B).