Author commentary on Radhika Chavan et al.

Radhika Chavan et al. Impact of transmural plastic stent on recurrence of pancreatic fluid collection after metal stent removal in disconnected pancreatic duct: a randomized controlled trial

Disconnected pancreatic duct after development of walled-off necrosis (WON) predisposes to recurrent (peri)pancreatic fluid collection (PFC). This randomized controlled trial involved 104 patients with resolution of WON and with disconnected pancreatic duct. Replacement of large-caliber metal stents with plastic stents did not significantly reduce recurrent PFC compared with no further stenting. Recurrent PFCs, if they occur, are usually asymptomatic and do not require reintervention.

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25. August 2022