FCSEMSs palliate dysphagia from both benign and malignant conditions and seal postoperative tracheoesophageal fistulas and mediastinal leaks. Tissue reaction to the stents was common but remained clinically insignificant in the majority of patients. Close follow-up of patients with FCSEMS is required and repeat endoscopy with stent retrieval might be necessary with the development of new symptoms or complications from the stent.
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