Abstract
Background: Pancreatic stents are commonly used in the treatment of pancreatic diseases but can cause many complications, including proximal migration. Case Report: We report a case of a proximally migrated pancreatic stent and how by using duodenal biopsy forceps we successfully removed the shifted stent. Conclusions: Pancreatic stenting requires high technical skills and the choice of the right stent is a very crucial in the success of the procedure. Once the stent is shifted, biopsy forceps can be used to remove the pancreatic duct stent.
Highlights
Case Report: We report a case of a proximally migrated pancreatic stent and how by using duodenal biopsy forceps we successfully removed the shifted stent
Studies demonstrated the effectiveness of pancreatic stents in preventing post endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP) pancreatitis in high-risk patients, shortening hospital stay, and reducing the financial burden of the patient (Fazel, Quadri, Catalano, Meyerson, & Geenen, 2003; Pan et al, 2011)
The following is a report about a case of proximal migration of pancreatic stent which we encountered during our practice
Summary
Pancreatic stenting requires high technical skills and the choice of the right stent is a very crucial in the success of the procedure.
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