Covered self-expandable metal stents for pancreatic duct stricture: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background and study aims  Placement of a covered (C)-self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) has been recently investigated as an alternative endoscopic treatment for main pancreatic duct stricture (MPDS) in chronic pancreatitis. Our aim was to carry out a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies quantifying efficacy and safety of C-SEMSs in the management of MPDS. Methods  A multiple database search was performed, including MEDLINE, Embase and Cochrane Library, from January 2000 to September 2020, to identify studies reporting the efficacy and safety of C-SEMSs in patients with MPDS. Stricture and pain resolution were investigated. Other outcomes included technical success, stent migration, stricture recurrence and need for repeated stent placement. Pancreatitis, severe ab

SUBMITTER: Tringali A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9473849 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature