Endoscopic management of acute and chronic pancreatitis.
Endoscopic therapy has been increasingly recognized as the effective therapy in selected patients with acute pancreatitis and chronic pancreatitis (CP). Utility of endotherapy in various conditions occurring in acute pancreatitis and CP is discussed. Its efficacy, limitations, and alternatives are addressed. For the best management of these complex entities, a multidisciplinary approach involving expertise in all pancreatic specialties is essential to achieve the goal.
Division of Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Indiana University Medical Center, 550 North University Boulevard, UH 4100, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA.
Siriboon
S
Attasaranya
Ayman M
AM
Abdel Aziz
Glen A
GA
Lehman
D000208:Acute Disease; D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde; D004322:Drainage; D004724:Endoscopy; D006801:Humans; D009336:Necrosis; D010179:Pancreas / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000473:pathology; D010192:Pancreatic Pseudocyst / Q000601:surgery; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000601:surgery*; D050500:Pancreatitis, Chronic / Q000601:surgery*; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D016717:Sphincterotomy, Endoscopic; D016896:Treatment Outcome