Stent migration following endoscopic suture fixation of esophageal self-expandable metal stents: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background Covered self-expandable metal stents(SEMS) are utilized for the management of benign and malignant esophagealconditions; however, covered SEMS are prone to migration. Endoscopic suture fixation may mitigate the migration risk of covered esophagealSEMS. Hence, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of endoscopic suture fixation for covered esophagealSEMS.