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  • Title: [Endoscopic treatment of pancreatic pseudocysts].
    Author: Sciumè C, Geraci G, Pisello F, Li Volsi F, Facella T, Modica G.
    Journal: G Chir; 2006; 27(6-7):272-7. PubMed ID: 17062199.
    Abstract:
    AIM: the Authors report their experience about the endoscopic treatment of pancreatic pseudocysts (PP). PATIENTS AND METHODS: report of 10 cases; evaluation of effectiveness, morbidity and mortality of treatment. SETTING: Section of General and Thoracic Surgery, AOUP ?Paolo Giaccone?, University of Palermo. PROCEDURE: endoscopic drainage was performed in all 10 patients, with 2 cysto-gastrostomy, 5 cysto-duodenostomy and 3 trans-papillary cystic drainage. RESULTS: 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. CONCLUSION: 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.
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