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Application of Simplified Stent-bridging Pancreaticogastrostomy in Open Pancreaticoduodenectomy
Published on: March 17, 2026
Stent selection for both biliary and pancreatic strictures caused by chronic pancreatitis: multiple plastic stents or
Rajesh Gupta1, D Nageshwar Reddy
1Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, 6-3-661, Somajiguda, Hyderabad 500 082, India.
Abstract:
Endoscopic stenting is an effective treatment option in the management of both benign biliary strictures and pancreatic ductal strictures. Plastic stents and self-expandable metal stents have been used with variable success for the management of both benign biliary strictures and pancreatic ductal strictures caused by chronic pancreatitis. Fully covered self-expandable metal stents of improved design represent a major technological advance which has added to the endoscopic armamentarium. Both multiple plastic stents and covered self-expandable metal stents have shown promising results. However, data to support the use of self-expandable metal stents over multiple plastic stents or vice versa are still lacking.
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