Long-term outcomes of fully covered self-expandable metal stents versus plastic stents in chronic pancreatitis

Abstract Chronic pancreatitis (CP) related main pancreatic duct (MPD) stricture has been a challenge for endoscopists. Fully covered self-expandable metal stents (FC-SEMS) has been tried in CP patients, but the efficacy and safety are still controversial. Thus, we aim to compare the long-term clinic...

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Main Authors: Sang Hoon Lee, Yeon Suk Kim, Eui Joo Kim, Hee Seung Lee, Jeong Youp Park, Seung Woo Park, Si Young Song, Jae Hee Cho, Seungmin Bang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-08-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-94726-z