Angiographic results in the propensity score-matched analysis
| Stent group (n = 157) | Non-stent group (n = 157) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial results, n (%) | 0.901 | ||
| - Complete occlusion | 87 (55.4) | 88 (56.1) | |
| - Incomplete occlusion | 70 (44.6) | 69 (43.9) | |
| Recanalization, n (%) | |||
| - At 6 months | 3 (1.9) | 16 (10.2) | 0.004 |
| - At the last follow-up | 13 (8.3) | 29 (18.5) | 0.005 |
| Follow-up period, months, mean (range) | 24.1+/-11.3 (6–48) | 22.9 +/- 11.4 (6–56) | 0.388 |