The role of pancreatic stenting in obstructive ductal disorders other than pancreas divisum
K Ashby, SK Lo - Gastrointestinal endoscopy, 1995 - Elsevier
Pancreatic ductal strictures may lead to pancreatitis, with associated pain and nausea. Very
little literature is available regarding stent placement for this problem; the efficacy of stenting,
expected stent viability, and safety of the procedure require further study. In this series, 21
patients with pancreatic ductal strictures underwent a total of 42 ERCPs with pancreatic stent
placement. Eighty-six percent of patients experienced significant improvement in their
symptom score after at least 1 session; however, relief was usually not evident until day 7 …
little literature is available regarding stent placement for this problem; the efficacy of stenting,
expected stent viability, and safety of the procedure require further study. In this series, 21
patients with pancreatic ductal strictures underwent a total of 42 ERCPs with pancreatic stent
placement. Eighty-six percent of patients experienced significant improvement in their
symptom score after at least 1 session; however, relief was usually not evident until day 7 …