Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	108312
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Mechanism and treatment of pancreatic duct stones
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Sheng Wu, Ye Zheng, Jiang-Wei Mou, Yan-Jun Zhang and Ke-Xiang Zhu
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Corresponding Author	Ke-Xiang Zhu, Associate Professor, Chief Physician, MD, PhD, Department of General Surgery, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, No. 1 Donggang West Road, Chengguan District, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, China. flexzhu6910@163.com
Key Words	Pancreatic duct stone; Chronic pancreatitis; Pancreatic stone protein; Mechanism of formation; Treatment; Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
Core Tip	Pancreatic duct stones represent a complication associated with chronic pancreatitis. This review highlights recent progress in understanding the pathophysiology and management of pancreatic duct stones. The emerging evidence contributes to a more nuanced understanding of their formation and informs contemporary clinical treatment strategies. The findings offer valuable relevance to the field of gastroenterology, especially in the context of chronic pancreatitis.
Citation	Wu S, Zheng Y, Mou JW, Zhang YJ, Zhu KX. Mechanism and treatment of pancreatic duct stones. World J Gastrointest Surg 2025; In press

Received	2025-04-23 04:28
Peer-Review Started	2025-04-23 04:28
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Return for Revision	2025-05-17 11:14
Revised	2025-05-29 13:26
Second Decision	2025-07-11 02:42
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Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-07-11 06:26
Articles in Press	2025-07-11 06:26
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-06-03 08:35
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