Abstract:Pancreatic necrosis and the necrosis of surrounding tissues are found to be local complications occurring in 15% of patients suffering from acute pancreatitis. Walled-off pancreatic necrosis (WOPN) is in fact pancreatic fluid collection surrounded by a well-defined wall and inclusive of liquefied necrosis and elements (debris) of necrotic tissues. Endotherapy is an efficient method of treatment for patients with symptomatic WOPN. Often single transmural access to the necrotic collection is sufficient. However,… Show more
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