Junichi Nakamura

Antegrade pancreatoscopy-guided laser recanalization of a completely occluded pancreaticojejunostomy anastomosis

Pancreaticojejunostomy anastomotic stricture (PJS) is a known adverse event after pan-creaticoduodenectomy. Although balloon dilation and fully covered self-expandable metal stent placement have been reported, PJS may recur because the scar tissue itself remains. 1 – 3 Antegrade pancreatoscopy– guided laser dissection