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We read with interest the study by Basha et al on the impact of disconnected pancreatic duct syndrome (DPDS) on recurrence of pancreatic fluid collections (PFC) after removal of metal stents.1 We congratulate authors for conducting large sample retrospective study that has attempted to answer the clinical dilemma of whether or not to exchange metal stent with permanent indwelling plastic stents. Even after resolution of PFC, uncorrected physiological abnormality of disconnected pancreas being unable to drain pancreatic juice into gastrointestinal lumen persists.2 Therefore, these patients can have multitude of clinical problems including recurrent PFC, refractory external pancreatic fistulae and chronic abdominal pain/recurrent pancreatitis.2 These clinical problems can be obviated by maintaining iatrogenic internal fistula by leaving transmural plastic stent in situ permanently.3 4
Even patients with PFC and DPDS treated with large calibre metal …
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Contributors SSR: Drafting of manuscript. RG: Drafting of manuscript.
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