Endoscopic stent therapy of obstructive chronic pancreatitis: Results from a prospective follow up study

Obstruction of the pancreatic duct is a common feature of chronic pancreatitis and often requires interventional therapy. Multicenter trials have revealed that stent therapy is effective in pain relief and improvement of obstruction. The current prospective study investigated relapse rates and outcome after successful stenting one year after stent therapy was completed. 19 patients with chronic pancreatitis had strictures and/or stones in the pancreatic duct, associated with chronic pain. 17 patients received successful endoscopic retrograde pancreaticography (ERP), stricture dilatation, followed by stone remova…