Stent placement for benign esophageal leaks, perforations, and fistulae: a clinical prediction rule for successful leakage control

Abstract

This prediction rule, consisting of four clinical predictors, could identify patients with esophageal leaks who were likely to benefit from or fail on stent therapy. The prediction rule can support clinical decision-making when the predicted probability of success is ≥ 70 % or ≤ 50 %.