Authors: Conio M, Repici A, Battaglia G, De Pretis G, Ghezzo L, Bittinger M, Messmann H, Demarquay JF, Blanchi S, Togni M, Conigliaro R, Filiberti R
Title: A randomized prospective comparison of self-expandable plastic stents and partially covered self-expandable metal stents in the palliation of malignant esophageal dysphagia
Source: The American Journal of Gastroenterology 2007 102(12): 2667-2677
Year: 2007
Research Design: Randomised Controlled Trial
Rating Score: 04/10
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Eligibility specified - Yes
Random allocation - Yes
Concealed allocation - No
Baseline comparability - No
Blind subjects - No
Blind therapists - No
Blind assessors - No
Adequate follow-up - Yes
Intention-to-treat analysis - No
Between-group comparisons - Yes
Point estimates and variability - Yes
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