Biliary obstruction and pancreatitis after duodenal stent placement in the descending duodenum: a retrospective study
Abstract Background Metallic stents placed in the descending duodenum can cause compression of the major duodenal papilla, resulting in biliary obstruction and pancreatitis. These are notable early adverse events of duodenal stent placement; however, they have been rarely examined. This study aimed...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-05-01
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Series: | BMC Gastroenterology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-022-02333-7 |