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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 28, 2026; 32(48): 123215
Published online Dec 28, 2026. doi: 10.3748/wjg.123215
Published online Dec 28, 2026. doi: 10.3748/wjg.123215
Two-stage complications after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography comprising early retroperitoneal perforation and delayed biliary stent migration: A case report
Suo-Lang Danzeng, Xi Zha, Department of Gastroenterology, The People’s Hospital of Xizang Autonomous Region, Lhasa 850000, Tibet Autonomous Region, China
Yong-Hao Chen, Qiang Wang, Department of Gastroenterology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Acade
Co-first authors: Suo-Lang Danzeng and Yong-Hao Chen.
Co-corresponding authors: Xi Zha and Qiang Wang.
Author contributions: Danzeng SL and Chen YH collected and analyzed the clinical data, drafted the manuscript, contributed equally to this work, thus qualified as the co-first authors of the paper; Danzeng SL, Chen YH, Zha X and Wang Q designed the study; Zha X and Wang Q contributed to patient management and data interpretation, critically revised the manuscript as the co-corresponding authors; all authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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Supported by The Natural Science Foundation of Xizang Autonomous Region of China, No. XZZR202402007(W); The Science and Technology Projects of Xizang Autonomous Region of China, No. XZ202501JD0021 and No. XZ202501ZY0072; and the Beijing Municipal Health Commission Research Ward Excellence Clinical Research Program No. BRWEP2024W034010107.
Informed consent statement: Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this article.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.
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Corresponding author: Qiang Wang, MD, Associate Chief Physician, Associate Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, No. 1 Shuaifuyuan, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100730, China.
Received: May 13, 2026
Revised: July 16, 2026
Accepted: August 5, 2026
Published online: December 28, 2026
Processing time: 175 Days and 18.3 Hours
Revised: July 16, 2026
Accepted: August 5, 2026
Published online: December 28, 2026
Processing time: 175 Days and 18.3 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: This case illustrates two-stage complications after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), including early suspected retroperitoneal perforation and delayed biliary stent migration causing sigmoid colon perforation. These complications differ in timing, mechanism, clinical significance, and management strategy. Early suspected retroperitoneal perforation may be treated conservatively in carefully selected stable patients, whereas delayed stent-related bowel perforation requires timely surgical intervention. This case emphasizes the need for close clinical assessment, dynamic radiological evaluation, and planned follow-up after ERCP.