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World J Clin Cases. Nov 16, 2014; 2(11): 689-697
Published online Nov 16, 2014. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v2.i11.689
Value of temporary stents for the management of perivaterian perforation during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Sang Min Lee, Kwang Bum Cho
Sang Min Lee, Kwang Bum Cho, Department of Internal Medicine and Institute for Medical Science, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu 700-712, South Korea
Author contributions: Lee SM and Cho KB contributed to this paper.
Supported by The research promoting grant from the Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center in 2004
Correspondence to: Kwang Bum Cho, MD, PhD, Department of Internal Medicine and Institute for Medical Science, Keimyung University School of Medicine, 194 Dongsan-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu 700-712, South Korea. chokb@dsmc.or.kr
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Received: July 28, 2014
Revised: August 25, 2014
Accepted: September 16, 2014
Published online: November 16, 2014
Core Tip

Core tip: Although the evidence supporting the use of fully covered self-expandable metallic stent in perivaterian perforations is still insufficient, the clinical outcomes were encouraging.