Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in the management of traumatic pancreatic pseudocysts. A report of 2 cases.

The results of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in 2 patients with traumatic pancreatic pseudocysts are described. As a pre-operative procedure, this investigation provided useful information on the exact site of duct disruption. In both patients, the pancreatic pseudocysts were drained via a posterior cyst gastrostomy, and they have remained well since surgery. Follow-up ERCP at 6 and 12 months demonstrated complete stenosis at the site of duct disruption. The value of ERCP in the pre-operative and follow-up management of traumatic pancreatic pseudocysts is discussed.