Obstruction of the pancreatic duct is a common feature of chronic pancreatitis and often requires interventional therapy. The current clinical study investigated the clinical success after initial stent insertion and the relapse rate after stent therapy. Endoscopic stent therapy is a safe, minimally invasive, and effective procedure in patients experiencing pain attacks during chronic pancreatitis associated with dilated pancreatic duct. According to our results, 89 % of patients reported of an intial pain reduction after interventional therapy. In the mediate term, 70 % achieve a satisfactory clinical outcome. In the long term, a relapse rate of approximately 81 % can be expected, however 62 % of patients can be sucessfully retreated by endoscopic therapy.
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Obstruction of the pancreatic duct is a common feature of chronic pancreatitis and often requires interventional therapy. The current clinical study investigated the clinical success after initial stent insertion and the relapse rate after stent therapy. Endoscopic stent therapy is a safe, minimally invasive, and effective procedure in patients experiencing pain attacks during chronic pancreatitis associated with dilated pancreatic duct. According to our results, 89 % of patients reported of an...
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