Sciumè C, Geraci G, Pisello F, Li Volsi F, Facella T, Modica G
Universita degli Studi di Palermo, Sezione di Chirurgia Generale ad Toracico.
G Chir. 2006 Jun-Jul;27(6-7):272-7.
the Authors report their experience about the endoscopic treatment of pancreatic pseudocysts (PP).
report of 10 cases; evaluation of effectiveness, morbidity and mortality of treatment.
Section of General and Thoracic Surgery, AOUP ?Paolo Giaccone?, University of Palermo.
endoscopic drainage was performed in all 10 patients, with 2 cysto-gastrostomy, 5 cysto-duodenostomy and 3 trans-papillary cystic drainage.
100% successful; one case of bleeding post-procedure (10%), one case of sepsis (10%) and one case of stricture of fistula between PP and duodenum.
endoscopic drainage of PP is a safe and simple treatment, with high rates of success and low rate of complication procedure-related, complementary to surgery.
