Outcome of forgotten biliary stents for more than five  years—A two-decade experience

ConclusionsProlonged duration (>  5 years) of forgotten stent is uncommon and is observed most commonly in patients with choledocholithiasis. The most common complication of long duration of forgotten stents was cholangitis followed by internal migration, pancreatitis and portal hypertension. Stone and stent removal was successf ul in a majority of patents, while surgery was required in less number of patients.Graphical abstract
Source: Indian Journal of Gastroenterology - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research