Migration Rates of Sutured vs Non-sutured Esophageal Stent Placement

Esophageal stent will be placed in the standard of care fashion by the endoscopists using standard gastroscopes. Covered self-expanding metal stent will be placed as per endoscopist preference. After esophageal stent placement, endoscopic suturing will be performed in cases of patients randomized to suture fixation.

Standard placement of stent without suture fixation