A duodenal stent is a small, expandable tube that is placed in the duodenum to keep it open when it has become narrowed or blocked. The duodenum is the first section of the small intestine that connects to the stomach. Some key points about duodenal stents:- Location - The stent is positioned at the

A pancreatic stent is a small, flexible plastic or metal tube that is temporarily placed in the pancreatic duct to keep it open and allow drainage of pancreatic fluids. Some common reasons a pancreatic stent may be used include:- Pancreatic Duct structures - Scar tissue or sphincter spasms can narro