According to our data, endoscopic treatment with the placement of a permanent indwelling transmural stents is a useful and safe tool for the treatment of DPDS.

The incidence of hyperamylasemia after anterograde DBE is common and particularly associated with longer procedure time and insertion depth. The cumulative incidence of pancreatitis was 3%. We recommend the avoidance of both unnecessarily lengthy procedures and deep insertion distances in patients who undergo anterograde DBE.

EUS-GD is as effective and safe as PD in patients with POFC. The advantage of not requiring external drainage and a trend to higher clinical success and lower total costs must be considered.

The development of PUD was observed earlier in the combined H pylori and NSAID group than in patients with only NSAID use. This suggests a synergic effect between the two risks factors in the development of PUD.

Preparation with 2 L caused less abdominal discomfort and fewer sleep disorders. The split dose had a better quality of preparation in the right colon. Both preparations were clearly better than the 4-L preparation.