SpyGlass pancreatoscopy and successful retrieval of a proximally migrated pancreatic stent; unusual case and technical tips

ABSTRACT

Pancreatic stent proximal migration is a well known complication of pancreatic duct stenting, which occurs in about 5-6% of cases. Serious complications should be avoided by retrieval of the stent via different endoscopic techniques. We report a new technique previously reported only once [in a pancreatic duct with underlying pathology], to remove the proximally migrated pancreatic stent in a normal pancreatic duct by SpyGlass Direct Visualization System [Boston Scientific, Natick, Massachusetts, USA] and SpyBite Forceps [Boston Scientific, Natick, Massachusetts, USA]