Acute Pancreatitis Complicating the Insertion of a Self-Expandable Biliary Metal Stent

Abstract A patient is reported who developed acute pancreatitis complicated by pseudocyst formation immediately after the insertion of a self-expanding metallic biliary stent via the percutaneous route. The distal end of the stent was positioned into the duodenum. Endoscopists should be aware of thi...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Endoscopy 1992-06, Vol.24 (5), p.440-442
Hauptverfasser:	Van Steenbergen, W., Van Aken, L., Ponette, E.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Acute Disease Aged Biological and medical sciences Diseases of the digestive system Endoscopy, Digestive System Gastroenterology & Hepatology Humans Life Sciences & Biomedicine Male Medical sciences Pancreatic Pseudocyst - etiology Pancreatitis - etiology Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects) Science & Technology Stents Surgery
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract A patient is reported who developed acute pancreatitis complicated by pseudocyst formation immediately after the insertion of a self-expanding metallic biliary stent via the percutaneous route. The distal end of the stent was positioned into the duodenum. Endoscopists should be aware of this potential complication of metallic biliary stents.
ISSN:	0013-726X 1438-8812
DOI:	10.1055/s-2007-1010517