A systematic review of endoscopic stenting for Boerhaave’s syndrome highlights its effectiveness, achieving a closure success rate of 72.4% and a leak occlusion rate of 93%. Despite the advantages of this minimally invasive approach, researchers noted significant methodological and patient diversity contributing to high heterogeneity in the findings. This analysis emphasizes the need for improved treatment strategies and enhances understanding of outcomes related to a condition associated with high mortality rates.
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