Abstract:Pancreatic stent is an effective method to dilate pancreatic duct. Endoscopic pancreatic stent is mainly used to relieve the pain of chronic pancreatitis, treat pancreatic duct rupture and pancreatic fluid collections, prevent post-ERCP pancreatitis. It also can be used to treat pancreas divisum, pancreatic cancer and to locate negative stones. With the development of endoscopic technology, pancreatic stent plays an important role in pancreatic diseases. This article aims to describe the clinical application and research progress of pancreatic stents.