Endoscopic Versus Surgical Management for Infected Necrotizing Pancreatitis and Walled-Off Necrosis: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials [PDF]
Background and Objectives: Infected necrotizing pancreatitis and walled-off necrosis are associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. The evolution from open necrosectomy to minimally invasive and endoscopic strategies has improved outcomes, yet ...
Manuela Mastronardi +8 more
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A novel puzzle ring replacement technique of a lumen‐apposing metal stent with a double‐pigtail plastic stent to prevent walled‐off necrosis recurrence (with video) [PDF]
Replacing a lumen‐apposing metal stent (LAMS) with a double‐pigtail plastic stent (DPS) after treatment for walled‐off necrosis contributes to the prevention of recurrence. However, the success rate is not very high.
Shuntaro Mukai +11 more
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Endoscopic Transmural Necrosectomy for Walled-Off Pancreatic Necrosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Endoscopic transmural necrosectomy (ETN) is emerging as a viable treatment option for walled-off pancreatic necrosis. This NOTES-type procedure is significantly less invasive than an extensive surgical debridement; however, published data ...
Srinivas R Puli +3 more
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Endoscopic management of pancreatic walled-off necrosis. [PDF]
Pancreatic walled-off necrosis (WON) is a complication of severe pancreatitis. Endoscopic transmural drainage has been recognized as the first-line treatment for pancreatic fluid collections.
Ramai D +8 more
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Endoscopic Step‐up Approach for Walled‐off Necrosis After Acute Pancreatitis [PDF]
This review outlines current interventional strategies for treating symptomatic walled‐off necrosis (WON) after necrotizing pancreatitis. Mortality from acute pancreatitis has improved, but late mortality, particularly from infected necrosis, remains a ...
Shuntaro Mukai +13 more
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Primary squamous cell carcinoma of pancreas mimicking walled-off pancreatic necrosis
Pancreatic carcinoma is a dreaded diagnosis due to its poor prognosis. Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the pancreas is a rare histological variety of pancreatic carcinoma. Its diagnosis is based on ruling out other site of tumor origin.
Deepak Gunjan +7 more
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Feasibility and Safety of Endoscopic Vacuum Therapy of Walled-Off Necrosis in Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis [PDF]
Background Endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT) is a minimally invasive therapy for managing transmural gastrointestinal defects and supports the control of local infection.
Peter Ewald +12 more
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Natural Course of Asymptomatic Walled-off Necrosis due to Acute Pancreatitis [PDF]
Background/Aims: Walled-off necrosis (WON) is a well-developed, enclosed accumulation of fluid, comprising a mixture of solid and liquid necrotic material, located within the pancreas and its surrounding area.
Melike Bektaş +8 more
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The Experience of a Tertiary Referral Center with Endoscopic Management and Combining Percutaneous Intervention for the Treatment of Walled-Off Necrosis: A Stepwise Approach. [PDF]
Background: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness and safety of endoscopic management in patients with walled-off necrosis and additionally explore the results of a stepwise approach for combining percutaneous intervention in cases where ...
Atay A, Yuksel I.
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Indications, Techniques and Future Perspectives of Walled-off Necrosis Management [PDF]
Necrotizing pancreatitis is a complex clinical condition burdened with significant morbidity and mortality. In recent years, the huge progress of interventional endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) has allowed a shift in the management of pancreatic necrotic ...
Edoardo Troncone +9 more
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