Double-type metallic stents efficacy for the management of post-operative fistulas, leakages, and perforations of the upper gastrointestinal tract

The management of post-operative anastomotic leakage and fistulas of the upper GI tract remains challenging. Fully covered stents are used despite a high risk of migration because of a better removability. The goal of our study was to evaluate the effectiveness of this new type of endoscopic stent in this indication. The secondary objective was to determine the ability of withdrawing this stent. Thirty-six patients treated for upper GI fistula...