[ESWL-therapy of pancreatic duct calculi].
In 23 patients suffering from pancreatic duct stones, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) was performed in combination with endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST). Calculi-disintegration and resolution of obstruction was achieved in all cases. Completely stone-free ducts were achieved in 7 patients, some peripheral asymptomatic stone material remained in 16. 8 patients became completely asymptomatic, 11 reported a marked reduction of their pain. 15 patients gained weight. No major complications were observed. ESWL combined with EST is a successful non-operative new treatment option in pancreatic stone disease.
Medizinische Klinik A - Gastroenterologie, Kliniken der Stadt, Wuppertal, Universität Witten-Herdecke.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D002137:Calculi / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008096:Lithotripsy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010182:Pancreatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D010183:Pancreatic Ducts; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy
ESWL-Therapie von Pankreasgangsteinen.