A long (7 cm) prophylactic pancreatic stent decreases incidence of post-endoscopic papillectomy pancreatitis: a retrospective study

Conclusion A long (7 cm) PS significantly decreased incidence of pancreatitis after EP. Prospective randomized studies with a larger number of patients and wider range of PS lengths are required. [...] © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text

Source: Endoscopy International Open - November 24, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Minami, Kazuhiro Iwasaki, Eisuke Kawasaki, Shintaro Fukuhara, Seiichiro Seino, Takashi Katayama, Tadashi Takimoto, Yoichi Tamagawa, Hiroki Machida, Yujiro Horibe, Masayasu Kitago, Minoru Ogata, Haruhiko Kanai, Takanori Tags: Original article Source Type: research