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This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of various endoscopic techniques for retrieving proximally migrated or broken pancreatic stents, highlighting optimal strategies for improving patient outcomes. Methods: A retrospective multicenter review was conducted across six hospitals from 2016 to 2024. Patients with proximally migrated or broken pancreatic stents referred for endoscopic retrieval after failed attempts at other facilities were included. Demographic data, stent characteristics, and retrieval techniques were analyzed. Endoscopic methods included SpyGlass forceps, SpyGlass baskets, Soehendra retriever stents, balloon sweeps, flower baskets, and extension pancreatic sphincterotomy. Procedural success, retrieval times, and post-procedural outcomes were assessed. Results: Twelve patients underwent endoscopic retrieval, including two with broken stents. All procedures were successful, with retrieval times averaging 30 to 45 min. Two patients developed pancreatic duct narrowing, requiring balloon dilation. All patients had new stents placed to maintain duct patency, and no major complications were observed. Follow-up evaluations confirmed complete resolution of migration-related issues, with all stents removed. Conclusions: Endoscopic retrieval of migrated pancreatic stents is highly effective, with specialized techniques ensuring a 100% success rate in this study. Early intervention and the selection of appropriate retrieval methods are critical in minimizing complications. Further research is needed to refine retrieval strategies and standardize protocols to enhance clinical outcomes.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3390\/jcm14124298","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,6,17]],"date-time":"2025-06-17T05:52:47Z","timestamp":1750139567000},"page":"4298","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/mdpi_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":1,"title":["Different Approaches to Extracting Proximally Migrated or Broken and Retained Pancreatic Stents"],"prefix":"10.3390","volume":"14","author":[{"given":"Navkiran","family":"Randhawa","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-3835-1853","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Ahamed","family":"Khalyfa","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Gastroenterology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Raahi","family":"Patel","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, Olympia Fields, IL 60461, USA"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0003-0605-3309","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Rahil","family":"Desai","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, Olympia Fields, IL 60461, USA"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0009-4240-3442","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Mahnoor","family":"Inamullah","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Southwest Gastroenterology, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Haoran","family":"Peng","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Varshita","family":"Goduguchinta","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, Olympia Fields, IL 60461, USA"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Subbaramiah","family":"Sridhar","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Augusta University, Augusta, GA 30912, USA"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Kamran","family":"Ayub","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL 60451, USA"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"1968","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2025,6,17]]},"reference":[{"key":"ref_1","doi-asserted-by":"crossref","first-page":"291","DOI":"10.1067\/mge.2003.124","article-title":"Does a pancreatic duct stent prevent post-ERCP pancreatitis? 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