Long-Term Biliary Endoprosthesis Leading to Giant Stentolith Formation
Abstract: Stentolith formation is a rare but significant complication resulting from long-term retention of biliary stents. Despite widespread use of biliary stenting, there is limited data in the literature regarding cases where stents have been left in situ for extended durations. A case Report of a 50-year-old male who underwent biliary stenting post-endoscopic stone removal. Although initially symptom-free, he was lost to follow-up. 7 years later, he presented with recurrent cholangitis and right upper quadrant pain. Imaging revealed a retained plastic stent encased in a large biliary stone (stentolith) within the proximal bile duct. Due to the stone's size and stent migration, surgical exploration was done. This case highlights a preventable complication due to long-term stent retention, which remains a significant issue in resource-limited settings. Enhanced patient education, thorough documentation, and consistent follow-up are critical to preventing such outcomes.
Keywords: common bile duct stone, endoscopy ercp, forgotten biliary stent, recurrent cholangitis, stentolith, surgical abdominal exploration
How to Cite?: Dr. Ramendra Kumar Jauhari, Dr. Ashish Kumar Chaudhary, Dr. Priyesh Shukla, Dr. Shubham Chaubey, "Long-Term Biliary Endoprosthesis Leading to Giant Stentolith Formation", Volume 14 Issue 11, November 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 672-674, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251104195056, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251104195056