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World J Gastrointest Surg. Oct 27, 2026; 18(10): 122118
Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.122118
Table 6 Drainage-related complications and procedural outcomes (n = 134)
Complication/outcome
n (%)
Management
Resolution rate
Catheter dislodgement12 (8.9)Re-insertion11/12 (91.7%)
Catheter blockage26 (19.4)Flushing/exchange24/26 (92.3%)
Bleeding at puncture site8 (6.0)Conservative/TAE8/8 (100%)
Secondary infection28 (20.9)Antibiotics adjustment22/28 (78.6%)
Pancreatic fistula16 (11.9)Conservative13/16 (81.3%)
Colonic fistula4 (3.0)Surgical repair3/4 (75.0%)
Overall complication rate58 (43.3)--
Overall clinical success rate96 (71.6)--
In-hospital mortality18 (13.4)--


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