Table 3 Complications of stent removal
Complication | TF group | TS group | p |
|---|---|---|---|
Recurrence requires stenting | 13 (14.4%) | 9 (11.8%) | 0.6538 |
Y-type tracheal stent | 6 (6.7%) | 2 (2.6%) | 0.2914 |
Straight tracheal stent | 3 (3.3%) | 7 (9.2%) | 0.1886 |
L-type tracheal stent | 3 (3.3%) | 0 (0.0%) | 0.2508 |
plugged bullet-shaped stent | 1 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) | 1.0000 |
Strut fracture and residue | 1 (1.1%) | 5 (6.6%) | 0.0944 |
Mucosal tear with massive bleeding | 2 (2.2%) | 1 (1.3%) | 1.0000 |
Reobstruction requiring stenting | 1 (1.1%) | 0 (0.0%) | 1.0000 |
Dyspne need for mechanical ventilation | 2 (2.2%) | 2 (2.6%) | 1.0000 |
Total complications | 19 (21.1%) | 17 (22.4%) | 0.8525 |