Risk Factors for Migration, Fracture, and Dislocation of Pancreatic Stents

Aim. To analyze the risk factors for pancreatic stent migration, dislocation, and fracture in chronic pancreatitis patients with pancreatic strictures. Materials and Methods. Endoscopic stent placements (total 386 times) were performed in 99 chronic pancreatitis patients with pancreatic duct stenosi...

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Main Authors: Yoshiaki Kawaguchi, Jung-Chun Lin, Yohei Kawashima, Atsuko Maruno, Hiroyuki Ito, Masami Ogawa, Tetsuya Mine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/365457