A Nationwide Rise in the Use of Stents for Benign Esophageal Perforation

Conclusions The use of stents for the management of benign esophageal perforation has increased by over fourfold in just 8 years, but short-term outcomes have not changed over time for this population of patients. A national registry for off-label use of esophageal stents may clarify the indications for and risks and benefits of stenting benign esophageal perforations. (Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery)

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