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Endoscopy 1992; 24(5): 440-442
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1010517
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Acute Pancreatitis Complicating the Insertion of a Self-Expandable Biliary Metal Stent

W. Van Steenbergen1 , L. Van Aken1 , E. Ponette2
  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, UZ Gasthuisberg, Leuven, Belgium
  • 2Department of Radiology, UZ Gasthuisberg, Leuven, Belgium
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Abstract

A patient is reported who developed acute pancreatitis complicated by pseudocyst formation immediately after the insertion of a self-expanding metallic biliary stent via the percutaneous route. The distal end of the stent was positioned into the duodenum. Endoscopists should be aware of this potential complication of metallic biliary stents.

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