Moderate and Severe Postendoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Pancreatitis Despite Prophylactic Pancreatic Stent Placement: The Effect of Early Prophylactic Pancreatic Stent Dislodgement

BACKGROUND: Placement of prophylactic pancreatic stents (PPS) is a method proven to reduce the rate and severity of postendoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis (PEP) in high-risk patients; however, PPS do not eliminate the risk completely. Early PPS dislodgement may occur...

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Main Authors: Dana C Moffatt, Pradermchai Kongkam, Haritha Avula, Stuart Sherman, Evan L Fogel, Glen A Lehman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2011-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/678540
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Summary:BACKGROUND: Placement of prophylactic pancreatic stents (PPS) is a method proven to reduce the rate and severity of postendoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis (PEP) in high-risk patients; however, PPS do not eliminate the risk completely. Early PPS dislodgement may occur prematurely and contribute to more frequent or severe PEP.
ISSN:0835-7900