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(A) computed tomography scan revealed the pancreatic mass of unknown origin. The white arrow indicated the previously implanted portal vein stein penetrating the stomach. (B) A vascular reconstruction revealed pronounced porto-systemic varices.
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Intriguingly, the previously implanted portal vein stent was found to be dislocated with perforation into the stomach (Fig. 1).
(A) Intraoperative images show the removed stent penetrating the stomach (white arrow). (B) White arrow indicates the mesenterico-caval shunt.
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Subsequently the dislocated and stomach-penetrating stent was removed (Fig. 2).