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Bhurwal A, Tawadros A, Mutneja H, Gjeorgjievski M, Shah I, Bansal V, Patel A, Sarkar A, Bartel M, Brahmbhatt B. EUS guided pancreatic duct decompression in surgically altered anatomy or failed ERCP - A systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression. Pancreatology 2021; 21:990-1000. [PMID: 33865725 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2021.03.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2020] [Revised: 03/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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INTRODUCTION EUS-PD (EUS guided pancreatic duct drainage) is classified into two types: EUS-guided rendezvous techniques and EUS-guided PD stenting. Prior studies showed significant variation in terms of technical success, clinical success and adverse events. METHODS Three independent reviewers performed a comprehensive review of all original articles published from inception to June 2020, describing pancreatic duct drainage utilizing EUS. Primary outcomes were technical success, clinical success of EUS-PDD and safety of EUS-PD in terms of adverse events. All meta-analysis and meta-regression tests were 2-tailed. Finally, probability of publication bias was assessed using funnel plots and with Egger's test. RESULTS A total of sixteen studies (503 patients) described the use of EUS-PD for pancreatic duct decompression yielded a pooled technical success rate was 81.4% (95% CI 72-88.1, I 2 = 74). Meta-regression revealed that proportion of altered anatomy and method of dilation of tract explain the variance. Overall pooled clinical success rate was 84.6% (95% CI 75.4-90.8, I 2 = 50.18). Meta-regression analysis revealed that the type of pancreatic duct decompression, proportion of altered anatomy and follow up time explained the variance. Overall pooled adverse event rate was 21.3% (95% CI 16.8-26.7, I 2 = 36.6). The most common post procedure adverse event was post procedure pain. Overall pooled adverse event rate of post EUS-PD pancreatitis was 5% (95% CI 3.2-7.8, I 2 = 0). CONCLUSION The systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression provides answer to the questions of the overall technical success, clinical success and the adverse event rate of EUS-PD by summarizing the available literature.
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- Abhishek Bhurwal
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine, New Brunswick, NJ, United States.
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine, New Brunswick, NJ, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, John H. Stroger Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine, New Brunswick, NJ, United States
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- Department of Gastroenterology, BIDMC, Boston, United States
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine, New Brunswick, NJ, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine, New Brunswick, NJ, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, United States
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, United States
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Indications for Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Pancreatic Drainage: For Benign or Malignant Cases? Can J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2018; 2018:8216109. [PMID: 29974041 PMCID: PMC6008739 DOI: 10.1155/2018/8216109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2018] [Accepted: 05/20/2018] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Recurrent pancreatitis associated with pancreatic strictures requires treatment with endoscopic retrograde pancreatography (ERP), but it is sometimes technically unsuccessful. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided pancreatic drainage (EUS-PD) was developed as an alternative to a surgical approach after failed ERP; however, the indications for EUS-PD are unclear. In this study, we evaluated the outcomes of EUS-PD and established the indications for EUS-PD. METHODS A total of 15 patients had indications for EUS-PD for recurrent pancreatitis due to pancreatic strictures. There were eight patients with benign pancreatic strictures and seven with malignant pancreatic strictures. The success rate, adverse events, and long-term outcomes were evaluated. RESULTS The technical success rates of benign and malignant strictures were 75% (6/8) and 100% (7/7), respectively, and clinical success was achieved in 100% (6/6) and 87.5% of cases (6/7), respectively. Rendezvous procedures were performed in two patients with benign strictures. The adverse event (AE) rate was 26.7% (4/15) and included cases of peritonitis, bleeding, and stent migration. Reinterventions were performed in three patients with benign strictures and two with malignant strictures. CONCLUSIONS EUS-PD was an appropriate treatment for not only benign strictures but also malignant strictures with recurrent pancreatitis after failed ERP. However, the AE rate was high, and reinterventions were required in some cases during long-term follow-up. The indications for EUS-PD should be considered carefully, and careful follow-up is needed.
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Kilburn DJ, Chiow AKH, Leung U, Siriwardhane M, Cavallucci DJ, Bryant R, O'Rourke NA. Early Experience with Laparoscopic Frey Procedure for Chronic Pancreatitis: a Case Series and Review of Literature. J Gastrointest Surg 2017; 21:904-909. [PMID: 28025771 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-016-3343-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2016] [Accepted: 12/15/2016] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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The Frey procedure has been demonstrated to be an effective surgical technique to treat patients with painful large duct chronic pancreatitis. More commonly reported as an open procedure, we report our experience with a minimally invasive approach to the Frey procedure. Four consecutive patients underwent a laparoscopic Frey procedure at our institution from January 2012 to July 2015. We herein report our technique and describe short- and medium-term outcomes. The median age was 40 years old. The median duration of pancreatic pain prior to surgery was 12 years. Median operative time and intraoperative blood loss was 130 min (100-160 min) and 60 mL (50-100 mL), respectively. The median length of stay was 7 days (3-40 days) and median follow-up was 26 months (12-30 months). There was one major postoperative complication requiring reoperation. Within 6 months, in all four patients, frequency of pain and analgesic requirement reduced significantly. Two patients appeared to have resolution of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency. The Frey procedure is possible laparoscopically with acceptable short- and medium-term outcomes in well-selected patients.
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- Daniel J Kilburn
- Hepatopancreatobiliary Unit, Department of Surgery, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, 4029, Australia.,School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Hepatopancreatobiliary Unit, Department of Surgery, Changi General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
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- Hepatopancreatobiliary Unit, Department of Surgery, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, 4029, Australia
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- Hepatopancreatobiliary Unit, Department of Surgery, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, 4029, Australia
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- Hepatopancreatobiliary Unit, Department of Surgery, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, 4029, Australia.,School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Hepatopancreatobiliary Unit, Department of Surgery, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, 4029, Australia
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- Hepatopancreatobiliary Unit, Department of Surgery, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, 4029, Australia. .,School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. .,, Wesley Medical Centre Suite 47, 40 Chasely Street, Auchenflower, Brisbane, Queensland, 4066, Australia.
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Narcotic Independence After Pancreatic Duct Stenting Predicts Narcotic Independence After Lateral Pancreaticojejunostomy for Chronic Pancreatitis. Pancreas 2016; 45:1126-30. [PMID: 27088488 DOI: 10.1097/mpa.0000000000000623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to determine if the improved pain response to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogrphy (ERCP) and pancreatic stent placement (EPS) predicts pain response in patients with chronic pancreatitis after modified lateral pancreaticojejunostomy (LPJ). METHODS A multi-institutional, retrospective review of patients who underwent successful EPS before LPJ between 2001 and 2010 was performed. The primary outcome was narcotic independence (NI) within 2 months after ERCP or LPJ. RESULTS A total of 31 narcotic-dependent patients with chronic pancreatitis underwent successful EPS before LPJ. Ten (32%) achieved post-LPJ NI (median follow-up, 8.5 months; interquartile range [IQR], 2-38 months). Eight (80%) of 10 patients with NI post-ERCP achieved NI post-LPJ. Two (10%) without NI post-ERCP achieved NI post-LPJ. Narcotic independence post-EPS was associated strongly with NI post-LPJ with an odds ratio of 38 (P = 0.0025) and predicted post-LPJ NI with a sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value of 80%, 90.5%, 80%, and 90.5%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Narcotic independence after EPS is associated with NI after LPJ. Failure to achieve NI post-ERCP predicts failure to achieve NI post-LPJ. These results support the need for larger studies to confirm the predictive value of pancreatic duct stenting for better selection of chronic pancreatitis patients who will benefit from LPJ.
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D'Haese JG, Ceyhan GO, Demir IE, Tieftrunk E, Friess H. Treatment options in painful chronic pancreatitis: a systematic review. HPB (Oxford) 2014; 16:512-21. [PMID: 24033614 PMCID: PMC4048072 DOI: 10.1111/hpb.12173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2013] [Accepted: 07/05/2013] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Longlasting and unbearable pain is the most common and striking symptom of chronic pancreatitis. Accordingly, pain relief and improvement in patients' quality of life are the primary goals in the treatment of this disease. This systematic review aims to summarize the available data on treatment options. METHODS A systematic search of MEDLINE/PubMed and the Cochrane Library was performed according to the PRISMA statement for reporting systematic reviews and meta-analysis. The search was limited to randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses. Reference lists were then hand-searched for additional relevant titles. The results obtained were examined individually by two independent investigators for further selection and data extraction. RESULTS A total of 416 abstracts were reviewed, of which 367 were excluded because they were obviously irrelevant or represented overlapping studies. Consequently, 49 full-text articles were systematically reviewed. CONCLUSIONS First-line medical options include the provision of pain medication, adjunctive agents and pancreatic enzymes, and abstinence from alcohol and tobacco. If medical treatment fails, endoscopic treatment offers pain relief in the majority of patients in the short term. However, current data suggest that surgical treatment seems to be superior to endoscopic intervention because it is significantly more effective and, especially, lasts longer.
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- Jan G D'Haese
- Department of Surgery, Rechts der Isar Clinic, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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Chauhan S, Forsmark CE. Pain management in chronic pancreatitis: A treatment algorithm. Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol 2010; 24:323-35. [PMID: 20510832 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpg.2010.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2010] [Revised: 03/07/2010] [Accepted: 03/16/2010] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Abdominal pain is common and frequently debilitating in patients with chronic pancreatitis. Medical therapy includes abstinence from tobacco and alcohol and the use of analgesics and adjunctive agents. In many patients, a trial of non-enteric-coated pancreatic enzymes and/or antioxidants may be tried. Endoscopic or surgical therapy requires careful patient selection based on a detailed analysis of pancreatic ductal anatomy. Those with a non-dilated main pancreatic duct have limited endoscopic and surgical alternatives. The presence of a dilated main pancreatic duct makes endoscopic or surgical therapy possible, which may include ductal decompression or pancreatic resection, or both. Randomised trials suggest surgical therapy is more durable and effective than endoscopic therapy. Less commonly employed options include EUS-guided coeliac plexus block, thoracoscopic splanchnicectomy, or total pancreatectomy with auto islet cell transplantation. These are used rarely when all other options have failed and only in very carefully selected patients.
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Puli SR, Reddy JBK, Bechtold ML, Antillon MR, Brugge WR. EUS-guided celiac plexus neurolysis for pain due to chronic pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer pain: a meta-analysis and systematic review. Dig Dis Sci 2009; 54:2330-7. [PMID: 19137428 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-008-0651-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 185] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2008] [Accepted: 11/21/2008] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of EUS-guided CPN for pain relief in patients with chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. An initial search identified 1,439 reference articles, of which 130 relevant articles were selected and reviewed. Data was extracted from 8 studies (N = 283) for EUS-guided CPN for pain due to pancreatic cancer and nine studies for chronic pancreatitis (N = 376) which met the inclusion criteria. With EUS-guided CPN, the pooled proportion of patients with pancreatic cancer that showed pain relief was 80.12% (95% CI = 74.47-85.22). In patients with pain due to chronic pancreatitis, EUS-guided CPN provided pain relief in 59.45% (95% CI = 54.51-64.30). In conclusion, EUS-guided CPN offers a safe alternative technique for pain relief in patients with chronic pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer. In patients with pain due to chronic pancreatitis, better techniques or injected materials are needed to improve the response.
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- Srinivas R Puli
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO 65212, USA.
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Wilcox CM, Lopes TL. Response to comment by Christoph M. Seiler. Clin Trials 2009; 6:465-466. [DOI: 10.1177/1740774509344350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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- CM Wilcox
- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States,
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
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Santosh D, Lakhtakia S, Gupta R, Reddy DN, Rao GV, Tandan M, Ramchandani M, Guda NM. Clinical trial: a randomized trial comparing fluoroscopy guided percutaneous technique vs. endoscopic ultrasound guided technique of coeliac plexus block for treatment of pain in chronic pancreatitis. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2009; 29:979-84. [PMID: 19222416 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2009.03963.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Coeliac plexus block (CPB) is a management option for pain control in chronic pancreatitis. CPB is conventionally performed by percutaneous technique with fluoroscopic guidance (PCFG). Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is increasingly used for CPB as it offers a better visualization of the plexus. There are limited data comparing the two modalities. AIM To compare the pain relief in chronic pancreatitis among patients undergoing CPB either by PCFG technique or by EUS guided technique. METHODS Chronic pancreatitis patients with abdominal pain requiring daily analgesics for more than 4 weeks were included. Fifty six consecutive patients (41 males, 15 females) participated in the study. EUSG-CPB was performed in 27 and PCFG-CPB in 29 patients. In both the groups, 10 mL of Bupivacaine (0.25%) and 3 mL of Triamcinolone (40 mg) were given on both sides of the coeliac artery through separate punctures. RESULTS Pre and post procedure pain scores were obtained using a 0-10 visual analogue scale. Improvement in pain scores was seen in 70% of subjects undergoing EUS-CPB and 30% in Percutaneous- block group (P = 0.044). CONCLUSIONS EUS-guided coeliac block appears to be better than PCFG-CPB for controlling abdominal pain in patients with chronic pancreatitis.
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- D Santosh
- Department of Anesthesiology, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad, India.
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Ginès A, Varadarajulu S, Napoleon B. EUS 2008 Working Group document: evaluation of EUS-guided pancreatic-duct drainage (with video). Gastrointest Endosc 2009; 69:S43-8. [PMID: 19179169 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2008.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2008] [Accepted: 11/09/2008] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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- Angels Ginès
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital Clinic, CIBERehd, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Itoi T, Yamao K. EUS 2008 Working Group document: evaluation of EUS-guided choledochoduodenostomy (with video). Gastrointest Endosc 2009; 69:S8-12. [PMID: 19179177 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2008.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2008] [Accepted: 11/03/2008] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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- Takao Itoi
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tokyo Medical University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Ostroff JW. Pain and chronic pancreatitis: are we really ready for metal in the pancreatic duct? Gastrointest Endosc 2008; 68:1179-81. [PMID: 19028227 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2008.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2008] [Accepted: 08/02/2008] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) has evolved from a largely diagnostic to a largely therapeutic modality. Cross-sectional imaging, such as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and less invasive endoscopy, especially endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), have largely taken over from ERCP for diagnosis. However, ERCP remains the “first line” therapeutic tool in the management of mechanical causes of acute recurrent pancreatitis, including bile duct stones (choledocholithiasis), ampullary masses (benign and malignant), congenital variants of biliary and pancreatic anatomy (e.g. pancreas divisum, choledochoceles), sphincter of Oddi dysfunction (SOD), pancreatic stones and strictures, and parasitic disorders involving the biliary tree and/or pancreatic duct (e.g Ascariasis, Clonorchiasis).
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Blondet JJ, Carlson AM, Kobayashi T, Jie T, Bellin M, Hering BJ, Freeman ML, Beilman GJ, Sutherland DER. The role of total pancreatectomy and islet autotransplantation for chronic pancreatitis. Surg Clin North Am 2008; 87:1477-501, x. [PMID: 18053843 DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2007.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Total pancreatectomy and islet autotransplantation are done for chronic pancreatitis with intractable pain when other treatment measures have failed, allowing insulin secretory capacity to be preserved, minimizing or preventing diabetes, while at the same time removing the root cause of the pain. Since the first case in 1977, several series have been published. Pain relief is obtained in most patients, and insulin independence preserved long term in about a third, with another third having sufficient beta cell function so that the surgical diabetes is mild. Islet autotransplantation has been done with partial or total pancreatectomy for benign and premalignant conditions. Islet autotransplantation should be used more widely to preserve beta cell mass in major pancreatic resections.
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- Juan J Blondet
- Division of Surgical Critical Care/Trauma, Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, MMC 11, 420 Delaware Street Southeast, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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Internal Pancreatic Fistulae - Management Review. POLISH JOURNAL OF SURGERY 2008. [DOI: 10.2478/v10035-008-0037-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Fasanella KE, Davis B, Lyons J, Chen Z, Lee KK, Slivka A, Whitcomb DC. Pain in chronic pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. Gastroenterol Clin North Am 2007; 36:335-64, ix. [PMID: 17533083 DOI: 10.1016/j.gtc.2007.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Chronic, debilitating abdominal pain is arguably the most important component of chronic pancreatitis, leading to significant morbidity and disability. Attempting to treat this pain, which is too often unsuccessful, is a frustrating experience for physician and patient. Multiple studies to improve understanding of the pathophysiology that causes pain in some patients but not in others have been performed since the most recent reviews on this topic. In addition, new treatment modalities have been developed and evaluated in this population. This review discusses new advances in neuroscience and the study of visceral pain mechanisms, as well as genetic factors that may play a role. Updates of established therapies, as well as new techniques used in addressing pain from chronic pancreatitis, are reviewed. Lastly, outcome measures, which have been highly variable in this field over the years, are addressed.
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- Kenneth E Fasanella
- Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Mezzanine level 2, C-wing, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.
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Săftoiu A, Dumitrescu D, Stoica M, Gheonea DI, Ciurea T, Georgescu A, Andrei E. EUS-assisted rendezvous stenting of the pancreatic duct for chronic calcifying pancreatitis with multiple pseudocysts. Pancreatology 2007; 7:74-9. [PMID: 17449969 DOI: 10.1159/000101881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The best choice of endoscopic drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts complicating chronic pancreatitis is currently unknown, with EUS-guided transmural drainage competing with ERCP transpapillary techniques. However, recent studies currently recommend the use of both techniques in complex cases. CASE PRESENTATION We present the case of a 60-year-old male patient with chronic calcifying pancreatitis, with severe ductal obstruction and multiple communicating pancreatic pseudocysts. The patient presented in the emergency department with weight loss, jaundice, steatorrhea and diabetes. Initial imaging evaluation (by transabdominal US, EUS and MRCP) depicted a dilated common bile duct, intrahepatic bile ducts and dilated main pancreatic duct (up to 1 cm) with multiple stones, as well as three pseudocysts at the level of the pancreatic head and one pseudocyst at the level of the pancreatic tail. ERCP with direct cannulation and transpapillary drainage of the bile duct or pancreatic duct was unsuccessful. Consequently, a EUS-assisted rendezvous stenting of the pancreatic duct was done, with the transpapillary placement of a 5-cm stent. Biliary cannulation was also possible with the placement of a double pigtail 9-cm stent in the common bile duct. Subsequent evolution was rapidly favorable with the disappearance of the pancreatic pseudocysts on the control CT after 24 h. CONCLUSION Our case clearly showed the benefit of combined draining procedures even in cases of chronic pancreatitis with multiple pseudocysts where surgical drainage was previously deemed necessary.
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- Adrian Săftoiu
- Department of Gastroenterology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Craiova, Romania.
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Draganov P, Forsmark CE. A 54-year-old man with abdominal pain attributed to chronic pancreatitis. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2007; 5:302-6. [PMID: 17368228 DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2006.12.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Peter Draganov
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32610-0214, USA
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