ReviewClinical and experimental gastroenterology2015
Endoscopic therapy in chronic pancreatitis: current perspectives.
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- Ductal Intervention in Chronic Pancreatitis: Impact on Glycemic Control and Endocrine Insufficiency Management.Cureus · 2024Article
- Pancreatolithiasis: Does Management Depend on Clinical Manifestations?The American journal of case reports · 2024Article
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- Surgery for chronic pancreatitis in Finland is rare but seems to produce good long-term results.World journal of clinical cases · 2021Article
- Outcomes of Dilation of Recalcitrant Pancreatic Strictures Using a Wire-Guided Cystotome.Clinical endoscopy · 2021Article
- Splenectomy and distal pancreatectomy in advanced ovarian cancer.Gland surgery · 2021Review
- Treatment of acute pancreatitis with pancreatic duct decompression via ERCP: A case report series.Experimental and therapeutic medicine · 2020Article
- Metal stents placement for refractory pancreatic duct stricture in children.World journal of gastroenterology · 2018Article
- Endoscopic retrograde pancreatography: When should we do it?World journal of gastrointestinal endoscopy · 2015Review
- Outcome of stenting in biliary and pancreatic benign and malignant diseases: A comprehensive review.World journal of gastroenterology · 2015Review
- Minimally invasive treatment of pancreatic pseudocysts.World journal of gastroenterology · 2015Review
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Abstract
Endoscopic therapy in chronic pancreatitis (CP) aims to provide pain relief and to treat local complications, by using the decompression of the pancreatic duct and the drainage of pseudocysts and biliary strictures, respectively. This is the reason for using it as first-line therapy for painful uncomplicated CP. The clinical response has to be evaluated at 6-8 weeks, when surgery may be chosen. This article reviews the main possibilities of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) therapies. Endotherapy for pancreatic ductal stones uses ultrasound wave lithotripsy and sometimes additional stone extractions. The treatment of pancreatic duct strictures consists of a single large stenting for 1 year. If the stricture persists, simultaneous multiple stents are applied. In case of unsuccessful ERCP, the EUS-guided drainage of the main pancreatic duct (MPD) or a rendezvous technique can solve the ductal strictures. EUS-guided celiac plexus block has limited efficiency in CP. The drainage of symptomatic or complicated pancreatic pseudocysts can be performed transpapillarily or transgastrically/transduodenally, preferably by EUS guidance. When the biliary stricture is symptomatic or progressive, multiple plastic stents are indicated. In conclusion, as in many fields of symptomatic treatment, endoscopy remains the first choice, either by using ERCP or EUS-guided procedures, after consideration of a multidisciplinary team with endoscopists, surgeons, and radiologists. However, what is crucial is establishing the right timing for surgery.
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