EFFICACY OF PROPHYLACTIC PANCREATIC DUCT STENTING IN HIGH-RISK PATIENTS OF POST-ERCP PANCREATITIS

Abstract

Obj ective: To investigate the possibility of preventing post-ERCP pancreatitis by pancreatic duct stent placement. Patients and methods: Pancreatic duct stenting using a 5-Fr stent was performed in 15patients at high risk of post-ERCP pancreatitis. The prevalence of pancreatitis was investigated. Results: Pancreatitis occurred in none of the patients. Spontaneous migration of the stentwas observed in 73% of the patients. Conclusion:Pancreatic duct stent insertion after ERCP may reduce the frequency of post-ERCP pancreatitis in patients at high risk.