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Endoscopic drainage of pancreatic fluid collections by use of a novel biflanged stent with electrocautery-enhanced delivery system
Endoscopic drainage is currently the preferred modality of drainage for pancreatic fluid collections (PFCs) because of the ease of the procedure, reduced cost, shorter hospital stay, and the reduced morbidity and mortality compared with traditional surgical drainage.1 Plastic stents used for endoscopic drainage may become blocked with the passage of time, leading to adverse events requiring reinterventions, especially in PFCs with significant debris (ie, walled-off necrosis [WON]). Novel large-caliber metal stents (LCMSs) are less prone to spontaneous occlusions and therefore, provide efficient drainage of PFCs.
