Pancreaticopleural and pancreaticomediastinal fistula: a retrospective case series on clinical outcomes of endoscopic stent therapy in 48 patients
Endoscopic stent therapy is a highly effective and safe treatment method for PPMF. Stent placement beyond ductal disruption is associated with successful treatment. These findings support endoscopic therapy as the first-line treatment for PPMF secondary to acute and chronic pancreatitis. Future prospective studies with larger cohorts are needed to confirm these results.
Authors
- Mia Rainio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4283-8453)
- Tuomas Kaprio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0377-9975)
- Mike Back
- Outi Lindström
- Marianne Udd
- Leena Kylänpää
Institutions
- University of Helsinki (FI)
- University of Turku (FI)
- Helsinki University Hospital (FI)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Surgical Endoscopy
- Published
- 2026-02-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-026-12590-2
- Primary Topic
- Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Helsingin Yliopisto
- Helsingin ja Uudenmaan Sairaanhoitopiiri