Removal of an Internally Migrated Pancreatic Duct Stent

Ara B. Sahakian, MD, Yale UniversityHarry Aslanian, M.D., Yale University James Ostroff, MD, University of California, San Francisco Priya A. Jamidar, MD, Yale University Pancreatic duct stents are useful in reducing the risk of post-ERCP pancreatitis. Risks of placing pancreatic duct stents include internal migration, difficult or failed placement, and ductal damage. Improper placement of pancreatic duct stents can predispose to migration. Removal of internally migrated pancreatic duct stents can be technically cha [...]

Source: The Digital Atlas of Video Education - Gastroenterology - February 25, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: admin Tags: Pancreas Source Type: video