title: [Proximal migration of pancreatic "pig tail" stent--a case report].
abstract: Proximal migration of pancreatic stents it's serious problem which can need the extensive surgery with following egzo- and endocrine insufficiency. Therefore the possibility of endoscopic solution of mentioned problem is very important. The purpose of this publication is presentation the case of proximal migration "pig tail" pancreatic stent and endoscopic technique removal it. Simultaneously was executed the literature review relating to factors influencing on migration, and also the endoscopic methods enabling the solution of presented complication.
authors.affiliation: District Hospital in Starachowice, Endoscopic Department, Poland. jamry@tlen.pl
authors.forename: Andrzej
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jamry
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D020878:Device Removal / Q000379:methods*; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / Q000379:methods*; D005548:Foreign-Body Migration / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010179:Pancreas; D015607:Stents / Q000009:adverse effects*