Peroral endoscopic retrieval of two duodenal stents migrated into jejunum

Published: Jun 18, 2021
Abstract
Watch a video of this article. The removal of an uncovered self-expandable metal stent (uSEMS) is difficult or even impossible because of tissue ingrowth. Since malfunctioning uSEMS may cause the perforation of the intestine, surgical removal is often required.1 We herein report a successful retrieval of a migrated uSEMS into the jejunum using balloon endoscopy. A 60-year-old man with pancreatic body cancer underwent pancreatic body and tail...
Paper Details
Title
Peroral endoscopic retrieval of two duodenal stents migrated into jejunum
Published Date
Jun 18, 2021
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