Long-term clinical outcomes of a fully covered self-expandable metal stent for refractory pancreatic strictures in symptomatic chronic pancreatitis: an 11-year follow-up study.
Sung Woo KoHoonsub SoDongwook OhTae Jun SongDo Hyun ParkSang Soo LeeDong-Wan SeoSung Koo LeePublished in: Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology (2023)
Our findings suggest that an FCSEMS is effective for relieving refractory strictures in chronic pancreatitis. However, FCSEMSs were associated with stent-induced de novo strictures in nearly half of the patients. Prospective studies are required to further evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety of FCSEMSs in chronic pancreatitis.