Retrieval of Proximally Migrated Pancreatic Stents

AbstractProximal migration of pancreatic stents (PS) represent a challenging situation and surgical retrieval is needed in 10% of patients. The endoscopic extraction retrieval is hindered by the lack of dedicated devices, and the usual endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography material is used. Experience of the endoscopist is also important and can lead to a successful retrieval. In this article, different techniques of proximally migrated pancreatic stent retrieval are described and the endoscopic results of stent extraction are discussed, along with a demonstrative video showing different extraction techniques. This article is part of an expert video encyclopedia