Clin Endosc.  2012 Sep;45(3):313-315.

Endoscopic Necrosectomy for Walled-Off Pancreatic Necrosis

• Kahaleh M

Abstract

Approximately 20% of patients with acute pancreatitis develop pancreatic necrosis with significant mortality. Surgical debridement is the traditional management of necrotizing pancreatitis, but it is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Endoscopic necrosectomy using repeats session of debridement and stent insertion has been more frequently used within the last decade and half. This technique continues to evolve as we attempt to optimize the post-procedural outcomes.

Keyword

Pancreas; Necrosis; Endoscopic necrosectomy

MeSH Terms

Debridement
Humans
Necrosis
Pancreas
Pancreatitis
Stents

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