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González-Haba Ruiz M, Betés Ibáñez MT, Martínez Moreno B, Repiso Ortega A, de la Serna Higuera C, Iglesias García J, Sendino García O, Moris Felgueroso M, Agudo Castillo B, Esteban López-Jamar JM, Lindo Ricce MD, Soria San Teodoro MT, Moya Valverde E, Muñoz López D, Uribarri González L, Sevilla Ribota S, Lariño Noia J, Pérez Miranda M, Aparicio Tormo JR, Vila Costas JJ, Vázquez Sequeiros E, Subtil Íñigo JC, Pérez-Cuadrado-Robles E, Sánchez Yagüe A, Núñez Otero JA, Foruny Olcina JR. Endoscopic management of pancreatic collections. Endoscopic Ultrasound Group from the Spanish Society of Digestive Endoscopy (GSEED-USE) Clinical Guidelines. REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ENFERMEDADES DIGESTIVAS 2024. [PMID: 38305682 DOI: 10.17235/reed.2024.10276/2024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Acute pancreatitis is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. It can develop complications such as fluid collections and necrosis. Infection of necrosis occurs in about 20-40% of patients with severe acute pancreatitis, and is associated with organ failure and worse prognosis. In the past years, the treatment of pancreatic collections has shifted from open surgery to minimally invasive techniques, such as endoscopic ultrasound guided drainage. These guidelines from a selection of experts among the Endoscopic Ultrasound Group from the Spanish Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (GSEED-USE) have the purpose to provide advice on the management of pancreatic collections based on a thorough review of the available scientific evidence. It also reflects the experience and clinical practice of the authors, who are advanced endoscopists or clinical pancreatologists with extensive experience in managing patients with acute pancreatitis.
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Short- and long-term outcomes of a disruption and disconnection of the pancreatic duct in necrotizing pancreatitis: a multicenter cohort study in 896 patients : Disrupted pancreatic duct in acute pancreatitis. Am J Gastroenterol 2022; 118:880-891. [PMID: 36707931 DOI: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000002157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Necrotizing pancreatitis may result in a disrupted or disconnected pancreatic duct (DPD) with the potential for long lasting negative impact on a patient's clinical outcome. There is a lack of detailed data on the full clinical spectrum of DPD which is critical for the development of better diagnostic and treatment strategies. METHODS We performed a long-term post-hoc analysis of a prospectively collected nationwide cohort of 896 patients with necrotizing pancreatitis (2005-2015). The median follow-up after hospital admission was 75 months (P25-P75:41-151). Clinical outcomes of patients with and without DPD were compared using regression analyses, adjusted for potential confounders. Predictive features for DPD were explored. RESULTS DPD was confirmed in 243 (27%) of the 896 patients and resulted in worse clinical outcomes during both the patient's initial admission and follow-up. During hospital admission, DPD was associated with an increased rate of new-onset intensive care unit admission (adjusted-OR2.52 [95%-CI 1.62-3.93]), new-onset organ failure (adjusted-OR2.26 [95%-CI 1.45-3.55]), infected necrosis (adjusted-OR4.63 [95%-CI 2.87-7.64]) and pancreatic interventions (adjusted-OR7.55 [95%-CI 4.23-13.96]). During long-term follow-up, DPD increased the risk of pancreatic intervention (adjusted-OR9.71 [95%-CI 5.37-18.30], recurrent pancreatitis (adjusted-OR2.08 [95%-CI 1.32-3.29]), chronic pancreatitis (adjusted-OR2.73 [95%-CI 1.47-5.15]) and endocrine pancreatic insufficiency (adjusted-OR1.63 [95%-CI 1.05-2.53]).Central or subtotal pancreatic necrosis on computed tomography (CT), (OR9.49 [95%-CI 6.31-14.29] and a high levels of serum C-reactive protein (CRP) in the first 48 hours after admission (per 10 points increase, OR1.02 [95%-CI 1.00-1.03] were identified as independent predictors for developing DPD. CONCLUSIONS At least one of every four patients with necrotizing pancreatitis suffer from DPD which is associated with detrimental, short and long-term interventions and complications. Central and subtotal pancreatic necrosis and high levels of serum CRP in the first 48 hours are independent predictors for DPD.
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Sundaram S, Patra BR, Choksi D, Giri S, Kale A, Ramani N, Karad A, Shukla A. Outcomes and predictors of response to endotherapy in pancreatic ductal disruptions with refractory internal and high-output external fistulae. Ann Hepatobiliary Pancreat Surg 2022; 26:347-354. [PMID: 35995583 PMCID: PMC9721253 DOI: 10.14701/ahbps.22-002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Backgrounds/Aims Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) remains the primary treatment for a subset of patients with pancreatic fistulae. The objective of this study was reporting outcomes of ERCP and predictors of resolution in patients with pancreatic fistulae refractory to conservative therapy. Methods Retrospective review of patients who underwent ERCP and pancreatic stent placement for pancreatic fistula not responding to medical therapy was performed. Clinical features, laboratory parameters, radiological features and pancreatogram findings were noted. Clinical resolution of fistula was the primary outcome measure. Results Sixty-eight patients underwent ERCP for high-output pancreatic fistula (Mean age 34.1 years, 91.1% males, 35/68 chronic pancreatitis, 52.9% alcohol etiology). Internal fistulae (pancreatic ascites, pleural effusion, or pericardial effusion) were seen in 55 (80.9%) patients and external fistula in 13 (19.1%) patients. Technical success for ERCP was 92.6% (63/68). Leak was seen in 98.4% (62/63). The most common leak site was body (69.8%). Multiple leak sites were seen in 23.1%. Pancreatic stricture was found in 36.5%. In 44 (69.4%) patients, stent was placed beyond the site of the leak. Resolution at six weeks was achieved in 76.4% (52/68). On univariate and multivariate analyses, placement of stent beyond site of leak was significantly associated with resolution of high-output fistulae (3/41 [7.3%] vs. 5/19 [26.3%], p = 0.03; odds ratio: 6.5, 95% confidence interval: 1.211-34.94). Conclusions In our experience, ERCP was successful in 76% of patients with pancreatic fistulae refractory to conservative therapy. Stent placement beyond the site of leak was associated with higher resolution of fistulae.
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- Sridhar Sundaram
- Department of Gastroenterology, King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Mumbai, India,Corresponding author: Sridhar Sundaram, MD, DM Department of Digestive Diseases and Clinical Nutrition, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Dr E Borges Road, Parel, Mumbai 400012, India Tel: +91-9860096846, Fax: +91-22-24176319, E-mail: ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2946-8534
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- Department of Gastroenterology, King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Mumbai, India
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Disconnected pancreatic duct syndrome in patients with necrotizing pancreatitis. Surg Open Sci 2022; 11:19-25. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sopen.2022.10.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Gupta P, Madhusudhan KS, Padmanabhan A, Khera PS. Indian College of Radiology and Imaging Consensus Guidelines on Interventions in Pancreatitis. Indian J Radiol Imaging 2022; 32:339-354. [PMID: 36177275 PMCID: PMC9514912 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1754313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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AbstractAcute pancreatitis (AP) is one of the common gastrointestinal conditions presenting as medical emergency. Clinically, the severity of AP ranges from mild to severe. Mild AP has a favorable outcome. Patients with moderately severe and severe AP, on the other hand, require hospitalization and considerable utilization of health care resources. These patients require a multidisciplinary management. Pancreatic fluid collections (PFCs) and arterial bleeding are the most important local complications of pancreatitis. PFCs may require drainage when infected or symptomatic. PFCs are drained endoscopically or percutaneously, based on the timing and the location of collection. Both the techniques are complementary, and many patients may undergo dual modality treatment. Percutaneous catheter drainage (PCD) remains the most extensively utilized method for drainage in patients with AP and necrotic PFCs. Besides being effective as a standalone treatment in a significant proportion of these patients, PCD also provides an access for percutaneous endoscopic necrosectomy and minimally invasive necrosectomy. Endovascular embolization is the mainstay of management of arterial complications in patients with AP and chronic pancreatitis. The purpose of the present guideline is to provide evidence-based recommendations for the percutaneous management of complications of pancreatitis.
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- Pankaj Gupta
- Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Division of Clinical Radiology, Department of Interventional Radiology, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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Bansal A, Gupta P, Singh AK, Shah J, Samanta J, Mandavdhare HS, Sharma V, Sinha SK, Dutta U, Sandhu MS, Kochhar R. Drainage of pancreatic fluid collections in acute pancreatitis: A comprehensive overview. World J Clin Cases 2022; 10:6769-6783. [PMID: 36051118 PMCID: PMC9297419 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i20.6769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Revised: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Moderately severe and severe acute pancreatitis is characterized by local and systemic complications. Systemic complications predominate the early phase of acute pancreatitis while local complications are important in the late phase of the disease. Necrotic fluid collections represent the most important local complication. Drainage of these collections is indicated in the setting of infection, persistent or new onset organ failure, compressive or pressure symptoms, and intraabdominal hypertension. Percutaneous, endoscopic, and minimally invasive surgical drainage represents the various methods of drainage with each having its own advantages and disadvantages. These methods are often complementary. In this minireview, we discuss the indications, timing, and techniques of drainage of pancreatic fluid collections with focus on percutaneous catheter drainage. We also discuss the novel methods and techniques to improve the outcomes of percutaneous catheter drainage.
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- Akash Bansal
- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
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Van Wieren A, Guild M, Raucci N, Meyer S. Managing severe acute and necrotizing pancreatitis. JAAPA 2022; 35:15-20. [PMID: 35543547 DOI: 10.1097/01.jaa.0000830176.03626.15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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ABSTRACT Acute pancreatitis is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, and is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders requiring hospitalization. This article describes current concepts in the diagnosis and management of severe acute and necrotizing pancreatitis. Management of this disease requires IV fluids, pain control, and advanced medical and interventional care. Early identification and intervention may help to prevent patient morbidity and mortality.
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- Alizabeth Van Wieren
- Alizabeth Van Wieren practices in inpatient gastroenterology at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Ill. Michelle Guild is an advanced practice RN at Loyola University Medical Center. Nicole Raucci is an NP in the digestive health program at Loyola University Medical Center and at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital in Melrose Park, Ill. Sharon Meyer is a gastroenterology NP at Loyola University Medical Center. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise
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AbstractInterventional endoscopy is now considered an effective minimally invasive treatment modality for the management of pancreatic diseases. It is important for the clinician to know the indications and contraindications as well as the timing of various endoscopic interventions. This will help in its safe and effective use and consequently decrease morbidity and mortality from various pancreatic diseases. This review will provide a broad overview of the indications, techniques, and outcomes of pancreatic endotherapy.
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- Vaneet Jearth
- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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Gattani MG, Chauhan SG, Sethiya PR, Chandak PC, Lad SG, Singh GK, Kolhe KM, Khairnar HB, Pandey VR, Ingle MA. Safety and Efficacy of Early Endotherapy in Management of Pancreatic Ascites: Western Indian Experience. JOURNAL OF DIGESTIVE ENDOSCOPY 2022. [DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1741515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Background Pancreatic ascites is rare but a known complication of pancreatitis. We aimed to study the timings, safety, and efficacy of therapeutic approaches in its management and the outcomes.
Methods We retrospectively studied patients with pancreatic ascites managed in the past 5 years at a single tertiary care center. Therapeutic approaches included conservative therapy, early endoscopic therapy, and surgery. We used descriptive statistics to summarize characteristics of the study population, and performed univariate and binary logistic regression analyses to compare treatment outcomes.
Results Of the 125 patients screened, 70 (male, 81.4%) were included. Disruption in the pancreatic duct (PD) was seen in 51.4% of patients on magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) and 73.3% of patients on endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). The PD in the body region (46.7%) was the most frequent site of disruption. Early endotherapy included a stent bridging the disruption site in 63.3% of patients and sphincterotomy in 76.7% of patients with a median time to ERCP from symptom onset being 8.5 days. The success rate in early endotherapy was 81.7%, while the recurrence rate was 8%. For conservative therapy only, the success rate was 60% with recurrence in two-thirds. The variables crucial in the success of endotherapy were a partial disruption (p < 0.001), ductal disruption site (p = 0.004), sphincterotomy (p = 0.013), and a bridging stent (p = 0.001). Significant pancreatic necrosis (p < 0.001) and intraductal calculi (p = 0.002) were the factors responsible for failure in endotherapy.
Conclusions Early endotherapy is safe and effective in the treatment of pancreatic ascites. The efficacy of endotherapy is augmented by PD stenting combined with pancreatic sphincterotomy and a bridging stent.
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- Mayur G. Gattani
- Department of Gastroenterology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College & General Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College & General Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College & General Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Radiology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College & General Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College & General Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College & General Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College & General Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College & General Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College & General Hospital, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College & General Hospital, Mumbai, India
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Yao W, Wang Z, Yang Y, Lan Z, Song J, Jin D, Shi M, Wang G, Bo W, Li M. Treatment of acute pancreatitis with early pancreatic stenting: a case series of 336 patients. Gland Surg 2021; 10:2780-2789. [PMID: 34733727 DOI: 10.21037/gs-21-574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Background Pancreatic duct (PD) obstruction and hypertension may play a central role in the onset and progression of acute pancreatitis (AP). However, only a few studies have reported using pancreatic stenting to relieve PD obstruction in the early phase of AP, with conflicting results. Whether pancreatic stenting is effective in the early phase of AP remains unknown. We conducted this experiment in order to study the therapeutic efficacy and safety of pancreatic stenting in the early stage of AP. Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis of 336 AP patients from 2011 to 2018 who underwent pancreatic stenting within 48 hours of admission. Results A total of 330 (98.2%) patients underwent successful pancreatic stenting, of whom 23 (7.0%) had severe AP, 178 (53.9%) had moderately severe AP, and 129 (39.1%) had mild AP. Visible PD obstructive material was observed in 94 (28.5%) patients. The mean oral refeeding time since admission and length of hospital stay were 3.5±2.7 and 7.4±6.7 days, respectively. Procedure-related adverse events, in-hospital mortality, and local complication rates were 0.3%, 0.3%, and 7.6%, respectively. Conclusions Early endoscopic pancreatic stenting in AP patients effectively shortened the fasting time and length of hospital stay and did not increase the risk of adverse events, death, or local complications. A further prospective randomized controlled clinical trial is currently underway to validate the safety and efficacy of this procedure.
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- Weijie Yao
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine/Surgery, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine/Surgery, Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Department of General Surgery & Vascular Surgery, Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Disease Hospital of Ningxia Medical University General Hospital, Yinchuan, China
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- Radiology Department, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, Yinchuan, China
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Acharya A, Mohan N, Ardhanari R. Surgical Considerations in Acute Pancreatitis. Indian J Surg 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s12262-019-02062-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Boxhoorn L, Timmerhuis HC, Verdonk RC, Besselink MG, Bollen TL, Bruno MJ, Elmunzer BJ, Fockens P, Horvath KD, van Santvoort HC, Voermans RP. Diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic duct disruption or disconnection: an international expert survey and case vignette study. HPB (Oxford) 2021; 23:1201-1208. [PMID: 33541807 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2020.11.1148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2020] [Revised: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 11/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pancreatic duct disruption or disconnection is a potentially severe complication of necrotizing pancreatitis. With no existing treatment guidelines, it is unclear whether there is any consensus among experts in clinical practice. We evaluated current expert opinion regarding the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic duct disruption and disconnection in an international case vignette study. METHODS An online case vignette survey was sent to 110 international expert pancreatologists. Expert selection was based on publications in the last 5 years and/or participation in development of IAP/APA and ESGE guidelines on acute pancreatitis. Consensus was defined as agreement by at least 75% of the experts. RESULTS The response rate was 51% (n = 56). Forty-four experts (79%) obtained a MRI/MRCP and 52 experts (93%) measured amylase levels in percutaneous drain fluid to evaluate pancreatic duct integrity. The majority of experts favored endoscopic transluminal drainage for infected (peri)pancreatic necrosis and pancreatic duct disruption (84%, n = 45) or disconnection (88%, n = 43). Consensus was lacking regarding the treatment of patients with persistent percutaneous drain production, and with persistent sterile necrosis. CONCLUSION This international survey of experts demonstrates that there are many areas for which no consensus existed, providing clear focus for future investigation.
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- Lotte Boxhoorn
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Department of Research and Development, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Department of Research and Development, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands; Department of Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands; Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam Gastroenterology Endocrinology Metabolism, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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Timmerhuis HC, van Dijk SM, Verdonk RC, Bollen TL, Bruno MJ, Fockens P, van Hooft JE, Voermans RP, Besselink MG, van Santvoort HC. Various Modalities Accurate in Diagnosing a Disrupted or Disconnected Pancreatic Duct in Acute Pancreatitis: A Systematic Review. Dig Dis Sci 2021; 66:1415-1424. [PMID: 32594462 PMCID: PMC8053185 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-020-06413-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2020] [Accepted: 06/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Severe pancreatitis may result in a disrupted pancreatic duct, which is associated with a complicated clinical course. Diagnosis of a disrupted pancreatic duct is not standardized in clinical practice or international guidelines. We performed a systematic review of the literature on imaging modalities for diagnosing a disrupted pancreatic duct in patients with acute pancreatitis. METHODS A systematic search was performed in PubMed, Embase and Cochrane library databases to identify all studies evaluating diagnostic modalities for the diagnosis of a disrupted pancreatic duct in acute pancreatitis. All data regarding diagnostic accuracy were extracted. RESULTS We included 8 studies, evaluating five different diagnostic modalities in 142 patients with severe acute pancreatitis. Study quality was assessed, with proportionally divided high and low risk of bias and low applicability concerns in 75% of the studies. A sensitivity of 100% was reported for endoscopic ultrasound and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. The sensitivity of magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography with or without secretin was 83%. A sensitivity of 92% was demonstrated for a combined cohort of secretin-magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography. A sensitivity of 100% and specificity of 50% was found for amylase measurements in drain fluid compared with ERCP. CONCLUSIONS This review suggests that various diagnostic modalities are accurate in diagnosing a disrupted pancreatic duct in patients with acute pancreatitis. Amylase measurement in drain fluid should be standardized. Given the invasive nature of other modalities, secretin-magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography or magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography would be recommended as first diagnostic modality. Further prospective studies, however, are needed.
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- Hester C. Timmerhuis
- Department of Research and Development, St. Antonius Hospital, PO 2500, 3430 EM Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital, PO 2500, 3430 EM Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Research and Development, St. Antonius Hospital, PO 2500, 3430 EM Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam Gastroenterology and Metabolism, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, PO 22660, 1100 DD Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, St. Antonius Hospital, PO 2500, 3430 EM Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, St. Antonius Hospital, PO 2500, 3430 EM Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, PO 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam Gastroenterology and Metabolism, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, PO 22660, 1100 DD Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam Gastroenterology and Metabolism, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, PO 22660, 1100 DD Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam Gastroenterology and Metabolism, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, PO 22660, 1100 DD Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam Gastroenterology and Metabolism, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, PO 22660, 1100 DD Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital, PO 2500, 3430 EM Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, P.O. Box 85500, 3508 GA Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Research and Development, St. Antonius Hospital, PO 2500, 3430 EM Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital, PO 2500, 3430 EM Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam Gastroenterology and Metabolism, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, PO 22660, 1100 DD Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, St. Antonius Hospital, PO 2500, 3430 EM Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
- Department of Radiology, St. Antonius Hospital, PO 2500, 3430 EM Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
- Department of Gastroenterology, Erasmus MC University Medical Center, PO 2040, 3000 CA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam Gastroenterology and Metabolism, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, PO 22660, 1100 DD Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, P.O. Box 85500, 3508 GA Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Gurakar M, Faghih M, Singh VK. Endoscopic intervention in pancreatitis: perspectives from a gastroenterologist. Abdom Radiol (NY) 2020; 45:1308-1315. [PMID: 31768596 DOI: 10.1007/s00261-019-02314-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The last decade has seen a dramatic paradigm shift for the treatment of pancreatitis and its related complications away from surgery to minimally invasive endoscopic approaches. In this review, we provide an overview of the indications, techniques and outcomes of endoscopic interventions in the management of acute and chronic pancreatitis. Emphasis is placed on drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts and treatment of pain in chronic pancreatitis.
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- Merve Gurakar
- Division of Gastroenterology, Pancreatitis Center, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Pancreatitis Center, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Pancreatitis Center, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, MD, USA.
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Tang Y, Peng Z, Liu H. Preoperative endoscopic transpapillary stenting: A solution to preventing and/or treating postsurgical external pancreatic fistula and infection in patients with infected necrotizing pancreatitis. Med Hypotheses 2020; 141:109733. [PMID: 32305814 DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2020.109733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2020] [Revised: 04/06/2020] [Accepted: 04/08/2020] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Currently, open surgical necrosectomy is only performed when the step-up approach fails in patients with necrotizing pancreatitis. As a common complication after surgery, external pancreatic fistula often leads to a long hospital stay and increased expenditure. Current therapeutic strategies include conservative management; however, unresponsive patients with pancreatic leaks will frequently require interventions. Existing evidence indicates that endoscopic transpapillary stenting can shorten the duration of external pancreatic fistula; however, the length of conservative treatment in the early stage cannot be avoided. Therefore, endoscopic transpapillary stenting cannot play a decisive role in the treatment and prevention of postsurgical external pancreatic fistula. The authors propose that endoscopic transpapillary stenting before surgery, however, can be used to prevent and treat postsurgical external pancreatic fistula and complications caused by the prolonged maintenance of the drainage tube for abscesses, including retrograde infection, through its physiological drainage effect. This hypothesis has important clinical implications for the accelerated postoperative recovery of patients with necrotizing pancreatitis.
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- Yongliang Tang
- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China.
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van Dijk SM, Timmerhuis HC, Verdonk RC, Reijnders E, Bruno MJ, Fockens P, Voermans RP, Besselink MG, van Santvoort HC. Treatment of disrupted and disconnected pancreatic duct in necrotizing pancreatitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Pancreatology 2019; 19:905-915. [PMID: 31473083 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2019.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2019] [Revised: 08/08/2019] [Accepted: 08/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Necrotizing pancreatitis may lead to loss of integrity of the pancreatic duct, resulting in leakage of pancreatic fluid. Pancreatic duct disruption or disconnection is associated with a prolonged disease course and particular complications. Since a standard treatment for this condition is currently lacking, we performed a systematic review of the literature to compare outcomes of various treatment strategies. METHODS A systematic review was performed according to the PRISMA guidelines in the PubMed, EMBASE and Cochrane databases. Included were articles considering the treatment of patients with disrupted or disconnected pancreatic duct resulting from acute necrotizing pancreatitis. RESULTS Overall, 21 observational cohort studies were included comprising a total of 583 relevant patients. The most frequently used treatment strategies included endoscopic transpapillary drainage, endoscopic transluminal drainage, surgical drainage or resection, or combined procedures. Pooled analysis showed success rates of 81% (95%-CI: 60-92%) for transpapillary and 92% (95%-CI: 77-98%) for transluminal drainage, 80% (95%-CI: 67-89%) for distal pancreatectomy and 84% (95%-CI: 73-91%) for cyst-jejunostomy. Success rates did not differ between surgical procedures (cyst-jejunostomy and distal pancreatectomy (risk ratio = 1.06, p = .26)) but distal pancreatectomy was associated with a higher incidence of endocrine pancreatic insufficiency (risk ratio = 3.06, p = .01). The success rate of conservative treatment is unknown. DISCUSSION Different treatment strategies for pancreatic duct disruption and duct disconnection after necrotizing pancreatitis show high success rates but various sources of bias in the available studies are likely. High-quality prospective, studies, including unselected patients, are needed to establish the most effective treatment in specific subgroups of patients, including timing of treatment and long-term follow-up.
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- Sven M van Dijk
- Department of Research & Development, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands; Department of Surgery, Amsterdam Gastroenterology and Metabolism, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Research & Development, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands; Department of Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam Gastroenterology and Metabolism, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam Gastroenterology and Metabolism, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Amsterdam Gastroenterology and Metabolism, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam Gastroenterology and Metabolism, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, the Netherlands; Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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Trikudanathan G, Wolbrink DRJ, van Santvoort HC, Mallery S, Freeman M, Besselink MG. Current Concepts in Severe Acute and Necrotizing Pancreatitis: An Evidence-Based Approach. Gastroenterology 2019; 156:1994-2007.e3. [PMID: 30776347 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2019.01.269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 192] [Impact Index Per Article: 38.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2018] [Revised: 01/01/2019] [Accepted: 01/15/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The incidence of acute pancreatitis continues to rise, inducing substantial medical and social burden, with annual costs exceeding $2 billion in the United States alone. Although most patients develop mild pancreatitis, 20% develop severe and/or necrotizing pancreatitis, requiring advanced medical and interventional care. Morbidity resulting from local and systemic complications as well as invasive interventions result in mortality rates historically as high as 30%. There has been substantial evolution of strategies for interventions in recent years, from open surgery to minimally invasive surgical and endoscopic step-up approaches. In contrast to the advances in invasive procedures for complications, early management still lacks curative options and consists of adequate fluid resuscitation, analgesics, and monitoring. Many challenges remain, including comprehensive management of the entire spectrum of the disease, which requires close involvement of multiple disciplines at specialized centers.
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- Guru Trikudanathan
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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- Department of Surgery, the University Medical Center Utrecht and the St. Antonius Hospital Nieuwegein, the Netherlands
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam Gastroenterology and Metabolism, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Kowalsky SJ, Zenati MS, Dhir M, Schaefer EG, Dopsovic A, Lee KK, Hogg ME, Zeh HJ, Vollmer CM, Zureikat AH. Postoperative narcotic use is associated with development of clinically relevant pancreatic fistulas after distal pancreatectomy. Surgery 2018; 163:747-752. [DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2017.10.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2017] [Revised: 10/02/2017] [Accepted: 10/24/2017] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Mutignani M, Dokas S, Tringali A, Forti E, Pugliese F, Cintolo M, Manta R, Dioscoridi L. Pancreatic Leaks and Fistulae: An Endoscopy-Oriented Classification. Dig Dis Sci 2017; 62:2648-2657. [PMID: 28780610 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-017-4697-5] [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: 03/08/2017] [Accepted: 07/26/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pancreatic leaks occur as a complication of upper gastrointestinal surgery, acute pancreatitis, or abdominal trauma. Pancreatic fistulas and leaks are primarily managed conservatively. Overall, conservative measures are successful in more than half of cases. Whenever conservative treatment is not efficient, surgery is usually considered the treatment of choice. Nowadays however, endoscopic treatment is being increasingly considered and employed in many cases, as a surgery sparing intervention. AIM To introduce a classification of pancreatic fistulas according to the location of the leak and ductal anatomy and finally propose the best suited endoscopic method to treat the leak according to current literature. METHODS We performed an extensive review of the literature on pancreatic fistulae and leaks. RESULTS In this paper, we review the various types of leaks and propose a novel endoscopic classification of pancreatic fistulas in order to standardize and improve endoscopic treatment. CONCLUSIONS A proper and precise diagnosis should be made before embarking on endoscopic treatment for pancreatic leaks in order to obtain prime therapeutic results. A multidisciplinary team of interventional endoscopists, pancreatic surgeons, and interventional radiologists is best suited to care for these patients.
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- Massimiliano Mutignani
- Digestive and Interventional Endoscopy Unit, Ospedale Ca'Granda Niguarda, Piazza dell'Ospedale Maggiore, 3, 20162, Milan, Italy
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- Endoscopy Department, St Lukes Private Hospital, 55236, Panorama, Thessaloníki, Greece.
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- Digestive and Interventional Endoscopy Unit, Ospedale Ca'Granda Niguarda, Piazza dell'Ospedale Maggiore, 3, 20162, Milan, Italy
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- Digestive and Interventional Endoscopy Unit, Ospedale Ca'Granda Niguarda, Piazza dell'Ospedale Maggiore, 3, 20162, Milan, Italy
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- Digestive and Interventional Endoscopy Unit, Ospedale Ca'Granda Niguarda, Piazza dell'Ospedale Maggiore, 3, 20162, Milan, Italy
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- Digestive and Interventional Endoscopy Unit, Ospedale Ca'Granda Niguarda, Piazza dell'Ospedale Maggiore, 3, 20162, Milan, Italy
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Nuovo Ospedale Civile S. Agostino Estense di Baggiovara, Via Pietro Giardini, 1355, 41126, Baggiovara, MO, Italy
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- Digestive and Interventional Endoscopy Unit, Ospedale Ca'Granda Niguarda, Piazza dell'Ospedale Maggiore, 3, 20162, Milan, Italy
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Budzinsky SA, Shapoval'yants SG, Fedorov ED, Shabrin AV. [Endoscopic pancreatic stenting in pancreatic fistulas management]. Khirurgiia (Mosk) 2017:32-44. [PMID: 28303871 DOI: 10.17116/hirurgia2017232-44] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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AIM To present 18-year experience of endoscopic transpapillary stenting in patients with pancreatic fistula. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study included 48 patients with pancreatic fistula resistant to conservative management. Pancreatic stenting was successful in 32 (66.7%) patients. In 30 (93.8%) of them stenting appeared as the final stage of pancreatic fistula treatment. RESULTS Inclidence of complications after endoscopic treatment was 4.2%. We evaluated long-term results in 23 cases within 8-184 months. There were good results in 21 (91.3%) cases and satisfactory - in 2 (8.7%) cases. We had not unsatisfactory results in our experience.
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- S A Budzinsky
- Scientific-educational center of abdominal surgery and endoscopy N.I. Pirogov RSMU; Municipal clinical hospital #31, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Scientific-educational center of abdominal surgery and endoscopy N.I. Pirogov RSMU; Municipal clinical hospital #31, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Scientific-educational center of abdominal surgery and endoscopy N.I. Pirogov RSMU
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- Scientific-educational center of abdominal surgery and endoscopy N.I. Pirogov RSMU
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Nasa M, Patil G, Choudhary NS, Puri R. Pancreaticopericardial fistula: a rare complication of chronic pancreatitis. BMJ Case Rep 2016; 2016:bcr-2016-215163. [PMID: 27190118 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2016-215163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Pancreaticopericardial fistula (PPF) is an extremely rare clinical problem encountered in patients with chronic pancreatitis. The diagnosis should be suspected if a patient presents with pericardial effusion on a background of chronic pancreatitis. Significantly raised amylase in the pericardial fluid offers an important clue for the diagnosis. CT is the initial imaging modality to look for pancreatic and pericardial changes. The therapeutic options include medical, endoscopic or surgical interventions. Medical and endoscopic therapies are the preferred modes of treatment while surgery is reserved for those who fail these measures.
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- Mukesh Nasa
- Institute of Digestive and Hepatobiliary Sciences, Medanta, The Medicity, Gurgaon, Haryana, India
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- Institute of Digestive and Hepatobiliary Sciences, Medanta, The Medicity, Gurgaon, Haryana, India
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- Institute of Digestive and Hepatobiliary Sciences, Medanta, The Medicity, Gurgaon, Haryana, India
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- Institute of Digestive and Hepatobiliary Sciences, Medanta, The Medicity, Gurgaon, Haryana, India
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Chapman CG, Waxman I, Siddiqui UD. Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)-Guided Pancreatic Duct Drainage: The Basics of When and How to Perform EUS-Guided Pancreatic Duct Interventions. Clin Endosc 2016; 49:161-7. [PMID: 27012290 PMCID: PMC4821509 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2016.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2015] [Revised: 01/11/2016] [Accepted: 01/14/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Despite the advances in endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound-guided pancreatic duct drainage (EUS-PDD) remains a technically challenging procedure. Technical success rates are greater than 70%; however, the average rate of adverse events is nearly 20%, which increases to 55% when stent migration is included. Until recently, a significant difficulty with this technique was the absence of dedicated devices. Proper patient selection is of utmost importance, and EUS-PDD should be reserved for patients who have failed endoscopic retrograde pancreatography. Furthermore, EUS-PDD must be performed by experienced endoscopists who are familiar with the technique. The most common indications include chronic pancreatitis induced strictures and stones, disconnected pancreatic ducts, inaccessible ampulla, and post-surgical altered anatomy. This manuscript will review the accessories used, techniques employed, and published literature reporting outcomes as well as adverse events regarding EUS-PDD.
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- Christopher G Chapman
- Center for Endoscopic Research and Therapeutics (CERT), University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Center for Endoscopic Research and Therapeutics (CERT), University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Center for Endoscopic Research and Therapeutics (CERT), University of Chicago Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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Chronic Pancreatitis: A Review. Indian J Surg 2016; 77:1348-58. [PMID: 27011563 DOI: 10.1007/s12262-015-1221-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2014] [Accepted: 01/05/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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This is to incorporate the recent trends in chronic pancreatitis. Extensive literature search was done from Pubmed and Ovid SP. Full text articles and abstracts related to chronic pancreatitis were reviewed and the article was prepared. Chronic pancreatitis is evolving fast on its etiology and treatment areas. The main etiological factors are pointing towards genetic, alcohol, and smoking. Autoimmune has also been added as a cause. Endoscopic ultra sound (EUS) becoming the standard diagnostic procedure. Surgery is becoming the treatment of choice for pain and mechanical complications and not the endotherapy in the long-term follow-up. The numbers of surgeries are getting narrowed down. The two etiological groups of chronic pancreatitis namely alcohol + smoking and genetic getting clearer, where the later group present at an early age. Endoscopic ultrasound and imaging with secretin is diagnostic of chronic pancreatitis before the structural changes. Endotherapy is found to be inferior to surgery in long-term pain relief. Diagnostic criteria for autoimmune pancreatitis are established. Pancreaticogenic diabetes (Type3c) and its problem associated with fat malabsorption are being understood.
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Yokoi Y, Kikuyama M, Kurokami T, Sato T. Early dual drainage combining transpapillary endotherapy and percutaneous catheter drainage in patients with pancreatic fistula associated with severe acute pancreatitis. Pancreatology 2016; 16:497-507. [PMID: 27053007 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2016.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2015] [Revised: 01/28/2016] [Accepted: 03/06/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND The development of pancreatic fistula (PF) associated with pancreatic necrosis is of great concern in the management of severe acute pancreatitis (SAP). We expected that early recognition and intervention of PF combined with percutaneous catheter drainage (PCD) for pancreatic infection may improve SAP outcomes. METHODS Fifteen consecutive patients with SAP were enrolled. Whenever feasible, fine-needle aspiration for fluid collection was performed to determine infection and amylase concentration. For infection and PF with amylase-rich fluid, PCD and transpapillary endotherapy (preferably naso-pancreatic drainage) were carried out as soon as possible. PCD was intensively managed by irrigating the sized-up and multiple large bore catheters. RESULTS Infected fluid collection and PF were both detected in 13 (86.7%) patients. Pancreatic duct (PD) disruption (n = 6) and organ failure (n = 5) occurred exclusively in patients with amylase-rich collection ≥10,000 U/L. The median timing of PCD and endotherapy was 15.5 and 16.5 days, respectively. No serious complications or mortality resulted from intervention procedures other than stent occlusion in one (6.7%) patient. Surgical intervention due to uncontrollable infection and visceral organ injury was avoided. Fistula closure was achieved in 12 (92.3%) of 13 PF patients with a median duration of 45 days. Disease-related mortality occurred in one (6.7%) patient. CONCLUSION Amylase-rich fluid collection ≥10,000 U/L may be an indication for further endoscopic investigation of PD disruption. Early dual drainage combining pancreatic endotherapy and PCD is feasible and safe, and may improve treatment outcome.
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- Yoshihiro Yokoi
- Department of Surgery, Shinshiro Municipal Hospital, 32-1 Kitahata, Shinshiro, Aichi 441-1387, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shizuoka General Hospital, 4-27-1 Kita-andoh, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka, Shizuoka 425-8527, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shizuoka General Hospital, 4-27-1 Kita-andoh, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka, Shizuoka 425-8527, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Shizuoka General Hospital, 4-27-1 Kita-andoh, Aoi-ku, Shizuoka, Shizuoka 425-8527, Japan
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Endotherapy is effective for pancreatic ductal disruption: A dual center experience. Pancreatology 2016; 16:278-83. [PMID: 26774205 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2015.12.176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2015] [Revised: 12/08/2015] [Accepted: 12/22/2015] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS Pancreatic duct (PD) disruptions occur as a result of different etiologies and can be managed medically, endoscopically, or surgically. The aim of this study was to provide an evaluation on the efficacy of endotherapy for treatment of PD disruption in a large cohort of patients and identify factors that predict successful treatment outcome. PATIENTS AND METHODS We retrospectively evaluated consecutive patients who underwent endoscopic retrograde pancreatography (ERP) for transpapillary pancreatic stent placement for PD disruption from 2008 to 2013 at two tertiary referral institutions. PD disruption was defined as extravasation of contrast from the pancreatic duct as seen on ERP. Therapeutic success was defined by resolution of PD leak on ERP, clinical, and/or imaging evaluation. RESULTS We evaluated 107 patients (58% male, mean age 53 years) with PD disruption. Etiologies of PD disruption were acute pancreatitis (36%), post-operative (31%), chronic pancreatitis (29%), and trauma (4%). PD disruption was successfully bridged by a stent in 45 (44%) patients. Two patients developed post-sphincterotomy bleeding, two had stent migration, and two patients died as a result of post-ERP related complications. Placement of a PD stent was successful in 103/107 (96%) patients. Therapeutic success was achieved in 80/107 (75%) patients. Non-acute pancreatitis etiologies and absence of complete duct disruption were independent predictors of therapeutic success. CONCLUSIONS Endoscopic therapy using a transpapillary stent for PD disruption is safe and effective. Absence of complete duct disruption and non-AP etiologies determine a favorable endoscopic outcome.
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Pezzilli R, Zerbi A, Campra D, Capurso G, Golfieri R, Arcidiacono PG, Billi P, Butturini G, Calculli L, Cannizzaro R, Carrara S, Crippa S, De Gaudio R, De Rai P, Frulloni L, Mazza E, Mutignani M, Pagano N, Rabitti P, Balzano G. Consensus guidelines on severe acute pancreatitis. Dig Liver Dis 2015; 47:532-43. [PMID: 25921277 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2015.03.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2015] [Revised: 03/17/2015] [Accepted: 03/24/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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This Position Paper contains clinically oriented guidelines by the Italian Association for the Study of the Pancreas (AISP) for the diagnosis and treatment of severe acute pancreatitis. The statements were formulated by three working groups of experts who searched and analysed the most recent literature; a consensus process was then performed using a modified Delphi procedure. The statements provide recommendations on the most appropriate definition of the complications of severe acute pancreatitis, the diagnostic approach and the timing of conservative as well as interventional endoscopic, radiological and surgical treatments.
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Bakker OJ, Issa Y, van Santvoort HC, Besselink MG, Schepers NJ, Bruno MJ, Boermeester MA, Gooszen HG. Treatment options for acute pancreatitis. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2014; 11:462-9. [PMID: 24662281 DOI: 10.1038/nrgastro.2014.39] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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This Review covers the latest developments in the treatment of acute pancreatitis. The Atlanta Classification of acute pancreatitis has been revised, proposing several new terms and abandoning some of the old and confusing terminology. The 2012 Revised Atlanta Classification and the determinant-based classification aim to universally define the different local and systemic complications and predict outcome. The most important differences between these classifications are discussed. Several promising treatment options for the early management of acute pancreatitis have been tested, including the use of enteral nutrition and antibiotics as well as novel therapies such as haemofiltration and protease inhibitors. The results are summarized and the quality of evidence is discussed. Finally, new developments in the management of patients with infected pancreatic necrosis are addressed, including the use of the 'step-up approach' and results of minimally invasive necrosectomy.
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- Olaf J Bakker
- Department of Surgery, Room G04.228, University Medical Center Utrecht Heidelberglaan 100, PO Box 85500, 3508 GA Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery (Suite G4-136), Academic Medical Center, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, PO Box 22660, 1100 DD Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Room G04.228, University Medical Center Utrecht Heidelberglaan 100, PO Box 85500, 3508 GA Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery (Suite G4-136), Academic Medical Center, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, PO Box 22660, 1100 DD Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology &Hepatology, Erasmus Medical Center, University Medical Center Rotterdam, 's-Gravendijkwal 230, 3015 CE Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology &Hepatology, Erasmus Medical Center, University Medical Center Rotterdam, 's-Gravendijkwal 230, 3015 CE Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery (Suite G4-136), Academic Medical Center, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, PO Box 22660, 1100 DD Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Department of Operation Rooms/Evidence Based Surgery, Radboud University Medical Centre, Geert Grooteplein zuid 10, PO Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, Netherlands
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The role of endoscopic retrograde pancreatography in pancreatic trauma: a critical appraisal of 48 patients treated at a tertiary institution. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2014; 76:1362-6. [PMID: 24854301 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000000227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic retrograde pancreatography (ERP) is useful in the diagnosis and treatment of selected patients with pancreatic trauma. We analyzed the role of ERP in treating persistent complications of pancreatic injuries at a tertiary institution. METHODS Patients with pancreatic trauma who underwent ERP were identified from a prospective database of 426 pancreatic injuries from January 1983 to January 2011. Patient demographics, mechanism of injury, time to presentation, method of diagnosis, associated injuries, clinical management, endoscopic interventions and their timing, surgical treatment, and patient outcomes were evaluated. RESULTS Forty-eight patients underwent ERP after blunt (n = 26) or penetrating (n = 22) pancreatic injury. Median time from injury to ERP was 38 days (range, 2-365 days). Diagnostic ERP was successful in 47 patients. In 11 patients, ERP demonstrated an intact main duct with minor peripheral injuries, and no further intervention was required. A pancreatic fistula was demonstrated in 24, a main pancreatic duct stricture in 12, and a pseudocyst in 10 patients. Fifteen patients had a pancreatic duct sphincterotomy, seven had a pancreatic stent inserted, and six had an endoscopic pseudocyst drainage. Ten patients ultimately required surgery, seven of whom had demonstrated a severe pancreatic duct stricture. Operations performed following ERP were distal pancreatectomy (n = 6), pancreaticojejunostomy (n = 3) and cyst-jejunostomy (n = 1). CONCLUSION ERP allowed one quarter of the patients to be treated conservatively. Half had a successful intervention by ERP. Success was most likely in those with fistulae and pseudocysts. Surgery was ultimately avoided in more than three quarters of the patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic study, level V.
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Endoscopic interventions for necrotizing pancreatitis. Am J Gastroenterol 2014; 109:969-81; quiz 982. [PMID: 24957157 DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2014.130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2013] [Accepted: 03/11/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Interventions for necrotizing pancreatitis have undergone a paradigm shift away from open surgical necrosectomy and toward minimally invasive techniques, with endoscopic transmural drainage (ETD) and necrosectomy emerging as principle forms of treatment. Recent multicenter studies, randomized trials, evidence-based guidelines, and consensus statements have endorsed the safety and efficacy of endoscopic and other minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of walled-off necrosis. A comprehensive review of indications, standard and novel approaches, outcomes, complications, and controversies regarding ETD and necrosectomy is presented. Given the inherent challenges and associated risks, endoscopic techniques for the management of necrotizing pancreatitis should be performed at specialized multidisciplinary centers by expert endoscopists well versed in the management of necrotizing pancreatitis.
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Karjula H, Saarela A, Vaarala A, Niemelä J, Mäkelä J. Endoscopic transpapillary stenting for pancreatic fistulas after necrosectomy with necrotizing pancreatitis. Surg Endosc 2014; 29:108-12. [PMID: 24942784 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-014-3645-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2013] [Accepted: 03/25/2014] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Data concerning the incidence and treatment of pancreatic fistula after necrosectomy in severe acute necrotizing pancreatitis (SAP) are scarce. Our aim was to assess the incidence of pancreatic fistula, and the feasibility and results of endoscopic transpapillary stenting (ETS) in patients with SAP after necrosectomy. METHODS From January 2009 to December 2012 twenty-nine consecutive patients with SAP and necrosectomy in Oulu University Hospital were enrolled into this study. Five patients died before ETS because of the rapid progress of the disease and were, therefore, excluded. RESULTS ERP was performed for the remaining 24 patients demonstrating fistula in 22/24 patients (92 %). ETS was successful in 23 patients and the fistula closed in all of them after a median of 82 (2-210) days with acceptable morbidity and no procedure-related mortality. CONCLUSION All patients after necrosectomy for SAP seem to have internal or external pancreatic fistula. EST aimed at internal drainage of the necrosectomy cavity is a feasible and effective therapy in these patients.
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- Heikki Karjula
- Gastrointestinal Surgery Division, Department of Surgery, Oulu University Hospital, OYS, BOX 21, 90029, Oulu, Finland,
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Pancreatico-pericardial fistula is an extremely rare complication of chronic pancreatitis. We present a case of a 58-year-old man who presented with syncope. Transthoracic echocardiogram revealed a pericardial effusion with tamponade physiology. Pericardiocentesis and pericardial fluid analysis demonstrated a lipase level of 2321 U/L. Subsequently, an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) was performed, confirming the presence of a pancreatico-pericardial fistula (PPF) from the distal body of the pancreas. A pancreatic duct stent was placed across the duct disruption on two separate occasions; however, despite stent placement, the patient continued to re-accumulate pericardial fluid and deteriorated. While rare, PPFs may complicate chronic pancreatitis, may not respond to pancreatic duct stenting and may portend a poor prognosis.
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- Camille Anne Sommer
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, BDB 380, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, BDB 380, USA
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van den Heever M, Mittal A, Haydock M, Windsor J. The use of intelligent database systems in acute pancreatitis--a systematic review. Pancreatology 2013; 14:9-16. [PMID: 24555973 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2013.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2013] [Revised: 10/15/2013] [Accepted: 11/18/2013] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a complex disease with multiple aetiological factors, wide ranging severity, and multiple challenges to effective triage and management. Databases, data mining and machine learning algorithms (MLAs), including artificial neural networks (ANNs), may assist by storing and interpreting data from multiple sources, potentially improving clinical decision-making. AIMS 1) Identify database technologies used to store AP data, 2) collate and categorise variables stored in AP databases, 3) identify the MLA technologies, including ANNs, used to analyse AP data, and 4) identify clinical and non-clinical benefits and obstacles in establishing a national or international AP database. METHODS Comprehensive systematic search of online reference databases. The predetermined inclusion criteria were all papers discussing 1) databases, 2) data mining or 3) MLAs, pertaining to AP, independently assessed by two reviewers with conflicts resolved by a third author. RESULTS Forty-three papers were included. Three data mining technologies and five ANN methodologies were reported in the literature. There were 187 collected variables identified. ANNs increase accuracy of severity prediction, one study showed ANNs had a sensitivity of 0.89 and specificity of 0.96 six hours after admission--compare APACHE II (cutoff score ≥8) with 0.80 and 0.85 respectively. Problems with databases were incomplete data, lack of clinical data, diagnostic reliability and missing clinical data. CONCLUSION This is the first systematic review examining the use of databases, MLAs and ANNs in the management of AP. The clinical benefits these technologies have over current systems and other advantages to adopting them are identified.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand.
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da Costa DW, Boerma D, van Santvoort HC, Horvath KD, Werner J, Carter CR, Bollen TL, Gooszen HG, Besselink MG, Bakker OJ. Staged multidisciplinary step-up management for necrotizing pancreatitis. Br J Surg 2013; 101:e65-79. [DOI: 10.1002/bjs.9346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 119] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/05/2013] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Some 15 per cent of all patients with acute pancreatitis develop necrotizing pancreatitis, with potentially significant consequences for both patients and healthcare services.
Methods
This review summarizes the latest insights into the surgical and medical management of necrotizing pancreatitis. General management strategies for the treatment of complications are discussed in relation to the stage of the disease.
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Frequent clinical evaluation of the patient's condition remains paramount in the first 24–72 h of the disease. Liberal goal-directed fluid resuscitation and early enteral nutrition should be provided. Urgent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is indicated when cholangitis is suspected, but it is unclear whether this is appropriate in patients with predicted severe biliary pancreatitis without cholangitis. Antibiotic prophylaxis does not prevent infection of necrosis and antibiotics are not indicated as part of initial management. Bacteriologically confirmed infections should receive targeted antibiotics. With the more conservative approach to necrotizing pancreatitis currently advocated, fine-needle aspiration culture of pancreatic or extrapancreatic necrosis will less often lead to a change in management and is therefore indicated less frequently. Optimal treatment of infected necrotizing pancreatitis consists of a staged multidisciplinary ‘step-up’ approach. The initial step is drainage, either percutaneous or transluminal, followed by surgical or endoscopic transluminal debridement only if needed. Debridement is delayed until the acute necrotic collection has become ‘walled-off’.
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Outcome following necrotizing pancreatitis has improved substantially in recent years as a result of a shift from early surgical debridement to a staged, minimally invasive, multidisciplinary, step-up approach.
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- D W da Costa
- Department of Operating Theatres and Evidence Based Surgery, Radboud University Medical Centre Nijmegen, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, St Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, St Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Radiology, St Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Operating Theatres and Evidence Based Surgery, Radboud University Medical Centre Nijmegen, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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A “rendezvous technique” for treating a pancreatic fistula after distal pancreatectomy. Surg Today 2013; 45:96-100. [DOI: 10.1007/s00595-013-0740-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2013] [Accepted: 08/05/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Bakker OJ, van Santvoort H, Besselink MGH, Boermeester MA, van Eijck C, Dejong K, van Goor H, Hofker S, Ahmed Ali U, Gooszen HG, Bollen TL. Extrapancreatic necrosis without pancreatic parenchymal necrosis: a separate entity in necrotising pancreatitis? Gut 2013; 62:1475-80. [PMID: 22773550 DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2012-302870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE In the revised Atlanta classification of acute pancreatitis, the term necrotising pancreatitis also refers to patients with only extrapancreatic fat necrosis without pancreatic parenchymal necrosis (EXPN), as determined on contrast-enhanced CT (CECT). Patients with EXPN are thought to have a better clinical outcome, although robust data are lacking. METHODS A post hoc analysis was performed of a prospective multicentre database including 639 patients with necrotising pancreatitis on contrast-enhanced CT. All CECT scans were reviewed by a single radiologist blinded to the clinical outcome. Patients with EXPN were compared with patients with pancreatic parenchymal necrosis (with or without extrapancreatic necrosis). Outcomes were persistent organ failure, need for intervention and mortality. A predefined subgroup analysis was performed on patients who developed infected necrosis. RESULTS 315 patients with EXPN were compared with 324 patients with pancreatic parenchymal necrosis. Patients with EXPN less often suffered from complications: persistent organ failure (21% vs 45%, p<0.001), persistent multiple organ failure (15% vs 36%, p<0.001), infected necrosis (16% vs 47%, p<0.001), intervention (18% vs 57%, p<0.001) and mortality (9% vs 20%, p<0.001). When infection of extrapancreatic necrosis developed, outcomes between groups were equal (mortality with infected necrosis: EXPN 28% vs pancreatic necrosis 18%, p=0.16). CONCLUSION EXPN causes fewer complications than pancreatic parenchymal necrosis. It should therefore be considered a separate entity in acute pancreatitis. Outcome in cases of infected necrosis is similar.
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- Olaf J Bakker
- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Varadarajulu S, Rana SS, Bhasin DK. Endoscopic therapy for pancreatic duct leaks and disruptions. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am 2013; 23:863-92. [PMID: 24079795 DOI: 10.1016/j.giec.2013.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Pancreatitis, whether acute or chronic, can lead to a plethora of complications, such as fluid collections, pseudocysts, fistulas, and necrosis, all of which are secondary to leakage of secretions from the pancreatic ductal system. Partial and side branch duct disruptions can be managed successfully by transpapillary pancreatic duct stent placement, whereas patients with disconnected pancreatic duct syndrome require more complex endoscopic interventions or multidisciplinary care for optimal treatment outcomes. This review discusses the current status of endoscopic management of pancreatic duct leaks and emerging concepts for the treatment of disconnected pancreatic duct syndrome.
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- Shyam Varadarajulu
- Center for Interventional Endoscopy, Florida Hospital, 601 East Rollins Street, Orlando, FL 32803, USA.
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Löhr JM, Haas SL, Lindgren F, Enochsson L, Hedström A, Swahn F, Segersvärd R, Arnelo U. Conservative treatment of chronic pancreatitis. Dig Dis 2013; 31:43-50. [PMID: 23797122 DOI: 10.1159/000345720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Chronic pancreatitis is a progressive inflammatory disease giving rise to several complications that need to be treated accordingly. Because pancreatic surgery has significant morbidity and mortality, less invasive therapy seems to be an attractive option. AIM This paper reviews current state-of-the-art strategies to treat chronic pancreatitis without surgery and the current guidelines for the medical therapy of chronic pancreatitis. RESULTS Endoscopic therapy of complications of chronic pancreatitis such as pain, main pancreatic duct strictures and stones as well as pseudocysts is technically feasible and safe. The long-term outcome, however, is inferior to definitive surgical procedures such as resection or drainage. On the other hand, the medical therapy of pancreatic endocrine and exocrine insufficiency is well established and evidence based. CONCLUSIONS Endoscopic therapy may be an option to bridge for surgery and in children/young adolescents and those unfit for surgery. Pain in chronic pancreatitis as well as treatment of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency follows established guidelines.
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- J-Matthias Löhr
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Gastrocentrum, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden.
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Abdo A, Jani N, Cunningham SC. Pancreatic duct disruption and nonoperative management: the SEALANTS approach. Hepatobiliary Pancreat Dis Int 2013; 12:239-43. [PMID: 23742767 DOI: 10.1016/s1499-3872(13)60039-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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The management of pancreatic fistulas can be complex and mandates a multidisciplinary approach. Basic principles of fistula control/patient stabilization, delineation of ductal anatomy, and definitive therapy remain of paramount importance.
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- Jeffrey A Blatnik
- Department of Surgery, Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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Oláh A. [Pancreatic surgery]. Magy Seb 2012; 65:154-9. [PMID: 22717970 DOI: 10.1556/maseb.65.2012.3.10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Gans SL, van Westreenen HL, Kiewiet JJS, Rauws EAJ, Gouma DJ, Boermeester MA. Systematic review and meta-analysis of somatostatin analogues for the treatment of pancreatic fistula. Br J Surg 2012; 99:754-60. [PMID: 22430616 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.8709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/23/2012] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Somatostatin analogues are used for the treatment of pancreatic fistula, with the aim of achieving fistula closure or reduction of output. METHOD MEDLINE, Embase and Cochrane databases were searched systematically for relevant articles followed by hand-searching of reference lists. Data on patient recruitment, intervention and outcome were extracted and meta-analysis performed where reasonable. RESULTS Seven randomized clinical trials met the inclusion criteria and included a total of 297 patients with fistulas of the gastrointestinal tract; of these, 102 patients had fistulas of pancreatic origin. Pooling of closure rates showed no significant difference between patients treated with somatostatin analogues compared with controls: odds ratio 1·52 (95 per cent confidence interval 0·88 to 2·61). Owing to inconsistent descriptions, pooling of results was not possible for other endpoints, such as time to fistula closure. CONCLUSION There is no solid evidence that somatostatin analogues result in a higher closure rate of pancreatic fistula compared with other treatments.
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- S L Gans
- Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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