biliary first (group 1), simultaneous biliary and duodenal (group 2) and duodenal first (group 3). Endoscopic dual stent placement was possible in 100% of the patients in groups 1 and 3 and 86% of ...

Endoscopic placement ... There were no procedure-related deaths. Less severe complications included stent migration (5%), pain (2%), biliary obstruction (1%) and stent obstruction (17%).

A scope is guided through your esophagus, stomach and duodenum until it reaches the spot where the ducts of the biliary tree and pancreas open into the duodenum. A small plastic tube is passed ...

Endoscopic stent placement has been recommended as an alternative treatment for this condition. Weber et al. evaluated the long-term benefits of endoscopic retrograde pancreatography (ERP ...