Mustafa A. Arain

Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Pediatric Pancreas Divisum: Systematic Review

Background: Pancreas divisum (PD) may be associated with recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP) or chronic pancreatitis (CP), but data on ERCP outcomes in children with PD are limited. We conducted a systematic review of the clinical, technical, and safety outcomes of ERCP for PD in...

Indication-Specific Adverse Events and Temporal Trends of Lumen-Apposing Metal Stents: A National Postmarketing Surveillance Analysis (2020–2025)

Background and Aims: The AXIOS stent is a lumen-apposing metal stent widely used for EUS-guided drainage of pancreatic fluid collections, biliary drainage, and gastroenterostomy. We analyzed device problems and patient adverse events reported to the FDA MAUDE database (2020–2025)...