Tiny Stent Treatment For Pancreatitis Is Making Big Breakthroughs

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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Every year, thousands of Americans get pancreatitis. It’s painful and potentially life-threatening, but now, a tiny breakthrough is providing big relief.
Mike Zock didn’t have the typical pain and nausea that can come with problems with the pancreas. In fact, he was on vacation a year and a half ago when he found out he was in trouble rather dramatically.
“One day, I went down, ended up in an emergency room,” sa