Endoscopic retrieval of fragmented pancreatic stent in pediatric pancreas divisum using pancreatoscopy

Fragmentation and migration of pancreatic stents pose significant challenges, especially in patients with complex anatomy such as pancreas divisum. The retention of foreign bodies within the pancreatic duct potentially leads to a diversity of complications like acute pancreatitis, fistula, and bloodstream infection [1] [2], and multiple methods of management have been described. We present a rare case of a 16-year-old female patient with recurrent acute pancreatitis due to a retained fragmented pancreatic stent ([Fig. 1]), resulting from a previous removal attempt for complete pancreas divisum treatment.