Selected studies of perforation following SEMS insertion for advanced colorectal cancer
| Study | N | Population | Perforation rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastian et al. (5) | 1198 | Unselected patients | 3.76 |
| Bielawska et al. (12) | 8 | Chemotherapy | 0 |
| Karoui et al. (13) | 19 | Chemotherapy | 11 |
| Fernandez-Esparrach et al. (14) | 26 | Chemotherapy | 8 |
| Karoui et al. (15) | 22 | Chemotherapy | 9 |
| van Hooft et al. (20) | 6 | Chemotherapy | 66 |
| Cennamo et al. (21) | 2 | Chemotherapy + bevacizumab | 100 |
| Small et al. (22) | 23 | Chemotherapy + bevacizumab | 17.4 |
| Manes et al. (23) | 8 | Chemotherapy + bevacizumab | 50 |
SEMS = self-expanding metal stent.