The Retention of pancreatic stents for prophylaxis of post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP) is assessed by abdominal x-ray according to international Guidelines. The current study aimed to analyze whether prophylactic pancreatic stents can be detected by transdermal ultrasound to save the x-ray examination.
Age range
18 Years – 79 Years
Sex
ALL
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Positive predictive value of the sonographic detection of pancreatic stents
Timeframe: 5-10 days after stent placement