Operative and nonoperative management of pancreatic pseudocysts.
The management of pancreatic pseudocysts has changed greatly over the last decade. As laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques continue to evolve, their use in the treatment of pseudocysts has gained acceptance, whereas the role of percutaneous drainage has become more limited. The literature on laparoscopic, endoscopic, and percutaneous management of pancreatic pseudocyst is reviewed here and, based on these data, a treatment algorithm is suggested.
Department of Surgery, Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery, The Ohio State University, 558 Doan Hall, 410 West 10th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.
Simon
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Bergman
W Scott
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Melvin
D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures; D004322:Drainage; D004724:Endoscopy; D005774:Gastrostomy; D006801:Humans; D007582:Jejunostomy; D010535:Laparoscopy; D010192:Pancreatic Pseudocyst / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*