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What Causes Pancreas Stone?

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Posted on Thu, 20 Nov 2014
Question: what is the cause for pancreas stones he had a stent put in that was done in july and the Dr. told it can not stay longer then 4 to 6 weeks .I want to kown what this can do if it remains much longer
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Answered by Dr. Dr Samir Patil (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
can bet blocked

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Chronic pancreatitis is the cause of development of pancreatic stones.
The stent needs to be removed as it can get blocked and cause infection or pancreatitis. The chances of these increase after 3, months.
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Dr Samir Patil
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What Causes Pancreas Stone?

Brief Answer: can bet blocked Detailed Answer: Hello, Chronic pancreatitis is the cause of development of pancreatic stones. The stent needs to be removed as it can get blocked and cause infection or pancreatitis. The chances of these increase after 3, months. Regards Dr Samir Patil