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Studies published at present have not examined MPS as the primary treatment method in a homogenous (i.e. only those with ARP) patient group.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Methods:\u2003<\/jats:bold> Patients with PD and ARP were identified from an endoscopic database. Treatment protocol consisted of minor papilla guidewire cannulation and sphincterotomy with either sphincterotome over the wire or needle knife over pancreatic stent. A 5\u2010Fr stent was placed for 1\u2003week. Adjunctive therapy was carried out as required. Follow\u2010up data was collected by interview with the patient and referring doctors and review of the medical record.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Results:\u2003<\/jats:bold> Twenty\u2010one patients underwent MPS for PD and ARP (median age\u2003=\u200333\u2003years, range 9\u201377\u2003years, men\u2003=\u200314). Median number of procedures to achieve cannulation and MPS was 1 (range 1\u20133). Complications encountered were pancreatitis (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\u2003=\u20032) and pain (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\u2003=\u20033). MPS restenosis occurred in 2. Adjuvant therapy was required in 14: stricture dilatation (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\u2003=\u20039), stone extraction (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\u2003=\u20037) and extracorporeal shock\u2010wave lithotripsy (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\u2003=\u20036). Complete stone clearance was achieved in 7\/7. Median follow up was 38\u2003months (range 4\u201367\u2003months). Median total number of pancreatitis episodes and hospitalizations pre\u2010MPS were 4 and 2, respectively (range 1\u201320 and 0\u20135, respectively). Post\u2010MPS these were reduced to 0 and 0, respectively (range 0\u20138 and 0\u20134; <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u2003=\u20030.0007 and <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\u2003=\u20030.0003), with complete abolition of episodes in 13 patients.<\/jats:p><jats:p><jats:bold>Conclusion:\u2003<\/jats:bold> MPS in association with other endoscopic therapies imparts a significant clinical benefit to patients with ARP and PD. Complete clinical resolution occurs in the majority. 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