Are Lumen-Apposing Metal Stents More Effective Than Plastic Stents for the Management of Pancreatic Fluid Collections: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

<div>Forest plot to compare clinical success between lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMS) and plastic stents for drainage of pancreatic fluid collections (PFC). (a) Overall clinical success. (b) Pancreatic pseudocyst (PP). (c) Walled-off necrosis (WON).</div>

Gastroenterology Research and Practice

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Figure 4: Are Lumen-Apposing Metal Stents More Effective Than Plastic Stents for the Management of Pancreatic Fluid Collections: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-analysis 

Figure 4 | Are Lumen-Apposing Metal Stents More Effective Than Plastic Stents for the Management of Pancreatic Fluid Collections: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-analysis 