Minor Papilla Sphincterotomy And Biodegradable Pancreatic Stent In The Management Of Pancreas Divisum With Recurrent Pancreatitis In A Patient

Endoscopic therapeutic papilla minor intervention (sphincterotomy/stenting) is challenging and reserved for patients with recurrent pancreatitis. We report our experience in an 80-year-old man with symptomatic Pancreas Divisum (10 previous episodes of acute pancreatitis). It is shown images of the cannulation technique, minor papilla sphincterotomy, placement of a new biodegradable stent, and finally, mucosal tattooing close to the minor papilla. The intervention was made successfully. So far, we have not found other publications using this biodegradable stent for that purpose. This stent could achieve to reduce post-ERCP pancreatitis and restenosis rate, keep the minor papilla open, and avoid removing the stent.

Citation Espinel J, Pinedo E, Cano V et al. eP347V MINOR PAPILLA SPHINCTEROTOMY AND BIODEGRADABLE PANCREATIC STENT IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PANCREAS DIVISUM WITH RECURRENT PANCREATITIS IN A PATIENT. Endoscopy 2021; 53: S211.

Publication History

Article published online:
19 March 2021