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1Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tung's Taichung Metroharbor Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC.
Case Reports in Gastroenterology
|April 15, 2011
Summary
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) guided drainage for pseudocysts can lead to complications like stent migration. This case highlights a successful, though challenging, endoscopic retrieval of a migrated stent within a dumbbell-shaped pseudocyst.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Interventional Endoscopy
Background:
- Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided drainage is a common procedure for managing pancreatic pseudocysts.
- Potential complications include bleeding, perforation, infection, and stent migration, which can complicate management.
Observation:
- A case involving a large dumbbell-shaped pseudocyst with iatrogenic stent migration during EUS-guided drainage is presented.
- The migrated stent was located within the complex pseudocyst anatomy.
Findings:
- Successful endoscopic retrieval of the dislodged stent was achieved.
- The procedure required a technically demanding endoscopic approach due to the stent's location and the pseudocyst's morphology.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of careful stent placement and monitoring during EUS-guided drainage.
- It demonstrates the feasibility of complex endoscopic interventions for managing stent migration complications.
- Successful retrieval can prevent further morbidity and facilitate pseudocyst resolution.
