Int J Gastrointest Interv.  2020 Oct;9(4):160-163. 10.18528/ijgii200038.

Recent development of endoscopic ultrasonography-guided drainage of pancreatic fluid collections

• Jang DK
• Lee JK

• KMID: 2508248
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.18528/ijgii200038

Abstract

Peripancreatic fluid collections (PFCs) usually occur as a local complication of acute pancreatitis. In the Atlanta classification revised in 2012, local complications are categorized into acute PFC, acute necrotic collection, pancreatic pseudocyst, and walled-off necrosis. The latter two are indications for drainage. With the development of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS)-guided interventions, EUS-guided drainage of PFCs is now established as a standard treatment due to the advantages of lower cost, shorter hospital stay, and faster recovery. This article provides a brief introduction of PFCs and information on EUS-guided drainage of PFCs with a review of literature.

Keyword

Drainage; Endosonography; Pancreatitis; Peripancreatic fluid collection