Compared with Atkinson tubes , patients with Gianturco stents had better palliation of dysphagia ( median dysphagia score 1 vs 2 , P = 0.04 ) , maintained their weight longer ( median percent weight loss 0.66 vs 6.51 , P = 0.007 ) , enjoyed food more ( enjoyment score 2 vs 1 , P = 0.03 ) and survived longer ( log rank P < 0.025 ) .
