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Bofill-Garcia A, Lupianez-Merly C. Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography for Management of Chronic Pancreatitis. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am 2024; 34:449-473. [PMID: 38796292 DOI: 10.1016/j.giec.2024.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2024]
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Management of symptomatic chronic pancreatitis (CP) has shifted its approach from surgical procedures to minimally invasive endoscopic procedures. Increased experience and advanced technology have led to the use of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) as a therapeutic tool to provide pain relief and treat CP complications including pancreatic stones, strictures, and distal biliary strictures, pseudocysts, and pancreatic duct fistulas. In this article the authors will discuss the use of ERCP for the management of CP, its complications, recent advancements, and techniques from the most up to date literature available.
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- Aliana Bofill-Garcia
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic Rochester, 200 First Street Southwest, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic Rochester, 200 First Street Southwest, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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Ueki T, Maruo T, Igarashi Y, Yamamiya A, Tominaga K, Irisawa A, Yoshida H, Kamisawa T, Takenaka M, Isayama H. Role of advanced endoscopy in the management of inflammatory digestive diseases (pancreas and biliary tract). Dig Endosc 2024; 36:546-553. [PMID: 38475671 DOI: 10.1111/den.14756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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The progress of endoscopic diagnosis and treatment for inflammatory diseases of the biliary tract and pancreas have been remarkable. Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) and EUS-elastography are used for the diagnosis of early chronic pancreatitis and evaluation of endocrine and exocrine function in chronic pancreatitis. Notably, extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy and electrohydraulic shock wave lithotripsy have improved the endoscopic stone removal rate in patients for whom pancreatic stone removal is difficult. Studies have reported the use of self-expanding metal stents for stent placement for pancreatic duct stenosis and EUS-guided pancreatic drainage for refractory pancreatic duct strictures. Furthermore, EUS-guided drainage using a double-pigtailed plastic stent has been performed for the management of symptomatic pancreatic fluid collection after acute pancreatitis. Recently, lumen-apposing metal stents have led to advances in the treatment of walled-off necrosis after acute pancreatitis. EUS-guided biliary drainage is an alternative to refractory endoscopic biliary drainage and percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage for the treatment of acute cholangitis. The placement of an inside stent followed by switching to uncovered self-expanding metal stents in difficult-to-treat cases has been proposed for acute cholangitis by malignant biliary obstruction. Endoscopic transpapillary gallbladder drainage is an alternative to percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage for severe and some cases of moderate acute cholecystitis. EUS-guided gallbladder drainage has been reported as an alternative to percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage and endoscopic transpapillary gallbladder drainage. However, it is important to understand the advantages and disadvantages of each drainage method and select the optimal drainage method for each case.
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- Toshiharu Ueki
- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Toho University Omori Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Dokkyo Medical University School of Medicine, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Dokkyo Medical University School of Medicine, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Dokkyo Medical University School of Medicine, Tochigi, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Showa University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Tokyo Metropolitan Cancer and Infectious Diseases Center Komagome Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Kindai University Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Graduate School of Medicine, Juntendo University, Tokyo, Japan
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Yi JH, Li ZS, Hu LH. Pancreatic duct stents. J Dig Dis 2022; 23:675-686. [PMID: 36776138 DOI: 10.1111/1751-2980.13158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2022] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/14/2023]
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Pancreatic duct stenting using endoscopy or surgery is widely used for the management of benign and malignant pancreatic diseases. Endoscopic pancreatic stents are mainly used to relieve pain caused by chronic pancreatitis and pancreas divisum, and to treat pancreatic duct disruption and stenotic pancreaticointestinal anastomosis after surgery. They are also used to prevent postendoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis and postoperative pancreatic fistula, treat pancreatic cancer, and locate radiolucent stones. Recent advances in endoscopic techniques, such as endoscopic ultrasonography and balloon enteroscopy, and newly designed stents have broadened the indications for pancreatic duct stenting. In this review we outlined the types, insertion procedures, efficacy, and complications of endoscopic pancreatic duct stent placement, and summarized the applications of pancreatic duct stents in surgery.
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- Jin Hui Yi
- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University, Shanghai, China
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Shah BB, Rodge GA, Goenka U, Afzalpurkar S, Goenka MK. A prospective study of fully covered self-expandable metal stents for refractory benign pancreatic duct strictures. Clin Endosc 2022; 55:793-800. [PMID: 35368176 PMCID: PMC9726429 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2021.211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Fully covered self-expanding metal stents (FCSEMSs) are a relatively novel option for treating painful main pancreatic duct refractory strictures in patients with chronic pancreatitis. Herein, we aimed to assess the efficacy, feasibility, and safety of FCSEMSs in this patient group. METHODS This prospective single-center study included patients who underwent endoscopic retrograde pancreatography with FCSEMS placement. The primary endpoints were the technical and clinical success rates. A reduction in visual analog scale pain score of >50% compared with that before stent placement was defined as clinical success. Secondary endpoints were resolution of pancreatic strictures on fluoroscopy during endoscopic retrograde pancreatography and the development of stent-related adverse events. RESULTS Thirty-six patients were included in the analysis. The technical success rate was 100% (n=36) and the clinical success rate was 86.1% (n=31). There was a significant increase in stricture diameter from 1.7 mm to 3.5 mm (p<0.001) after stent removal. The mean visual analog scale pain score showed statistically significant improvement. At 19 months of follow-up, 55.6% of the patients were asymptomatic. Stent migration (16.7%), intolerable abdominal pain (8.3%), development of de novo strictures (8.3%), and mild pancreatitis (2.8%) were the most common adverse events. CONCLUSION FCSEMS placement showed good technical and clinical success rates for achieving pain relief in patients with refractory main pancreatic duct strictures.
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- Bhavik Bharat Shah
- Institute of Gastrosciences & Liver, Apollo Multispeciality Hospital, Kolkata, India
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- Department of Clinical Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Kolkata, India
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- Institute of Gastrosciences & Liver, Apollo Multispeciality Hospital, Kolkata, India
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- Institute of Gastrosciences & Liver, Apollo Multispeciality Hospital, Kolkata, India,Correspondence: Mahesh Kumar Goenka Institute of Gastrosciences & Liver, Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, 58, Canal Circular Road, West Bengal 700054, India E-mail:
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Tringali A, Costa D, Rota M, Adler DG, Costamagna G. Covered self-expandable metal stents for pancreatic duct stricture: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Endosc Int Open 2022; 10:E1311-E1321. [PMID: 36118636 PMCID: PMC9473849 DOI: 10.1055/a-1880-7430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Background and study aims Placement of a covered (C)-self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) has been recently investigated as an alternative endoscopic treatment for main pancreatic duct stricture (MPDS) in chronic pancreatitis. Our aim was to carry out a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies quantifying efficacy and safety of C-SEMSs in the management of MPDS. Methods A multiple database search was performed, including MEDLINE, Embase and Cochrane Library, from January 2000 to September 2020, to identify studies reporting the efficacy and safety of C-SEMSs in patients with MPDS. Stricture and pain resolution were investigated. Other outcomes included technical success, stent migration, stricture recurrence and need for repeated stent placement. Pancreatitis, severe abdominal pain requiring stent removal and de-novo stricture were recorded as complications. Results Nineteen studies were identified, which included a total of 300 patients. C-SEMSs showed a pooled stricture resolution rate of 91 % [95 % confidence interval (CI), 85 %-96 %] and a pooled pain resolution rate of 92 % (95 % CI, 85 %-98 %). The pooled proportion for stricture recurrence was equal to 6 % (95 % CI, 1 %-14 %), while stent migration occurred in 33 of 300 patients, the pooled proportion being 7 % (95 % CI 1 %-15 %). The pooled mean stent duration was 133 days (95 % CI, 100-166 days). The most common complication was pancreatitis (3 %, 95 % CI 0 %-8 %), while de-novo stricture pooled proportion was 2 % (95 % CI, 0 %-5 %). Conclusions C-SEMSs are effective and safe in the treatment of MPDS. However, there is a significant need for further high-quality, well-designed studies to produce evidence-based data on short and long-term efficacy, safety, costs of C-SEMSs, and also optimal stent duration.
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- Alberto Tringali
- Endoscopy Unit, Department of Medicine, ULSS 2 Marca Trevigiana, Conegliano Hospital, Italy
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- Endoscopy Unit, Department of Medicine, ULSS 2 Marca Trevigiana, Conegliano Hospital, Italy
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- Department of Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Center for Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy (CATE), Centura Health, Denver, Colorado, United States
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- Digestive Endoscopy Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCSS, Rome, Italy
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AbstractInterventional endoscopy is now considered an effective minimally invasive treatment modality for the management of pancreatic diseases. It is important for the clinician to know the indications and contraindications as well as the timing of various endoscopic interventions. This will help in its safe and effective use and consequently decrease morbidity and mortality from various pancreatic diseases. This review will provide a broad overview of the indications, techniques, and outcomes of pancreatic endotherapy.
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- Vaneet Jearth
- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, India
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Approach to management of pancreatic strictures: the gastroenterologist's perspective. Clin J Gastroenterol 2021; 14:1587-1597. [PMID: 34405382 DOI: 10.1007/s12328-021-01503-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 08/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Pancreatic strictures represent a complex clinical problem which often requires multidisciplinary management with a team of gastroenterologists, surgeons and radiologists. Dominant strictures are largely due to inflammatory processes of the pancreas like chronic pancreatitis. However, differentiating benign from malignant processes of the pancreas, leading to strictures is imperative and remains a challenge. With advances in endoscopic management, options for therapy include endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and endoscopic ultrasound-guided pancreatic drainage (EUS-PD) in situations where ERCP is not feasible or fails. However, endoscopic therapy is suited for a select group of patients and surgery remains key to management in many patients. In this narrative review, we look at the gastroenterologist's perspective and approach to pancreatic ductal strictures, including endoscopic and surgical management.
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Mann R, Boregowda U, Vyas N, Gajendran M, Umapathy CP, Sayana H, Echavarria J, Patel S, Saligram S. Current advances in the management of chronic pancreatitis. Dis Mon 2021; 67:101225. [PMID: 34176572 DOI: 10.1016/j.disamonth.2021.101225] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Chronic pancreatitis is characterized by irreversible destruction of pancreatic parenchyma and its ductal system resulting from longstanding inflammation, leading to fibrosis and scarring due to genetic, environmental, and other risk factors. The diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis is made based on a combination of clinical features and characteristic findings on computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging. Abdominal pain is the most common symptom of chronic pancreatitis. The main aim of treatment is to relieve symptoms, prevent disease progression, and manage complications related to chronic pancreatitis. Patients who do not respond to medical treatment or not a candidate for surgical treatment are usually managed with endoscopic therapies. Endoscopic therapies help with symptoms such as abdominal pain and jaundice by decompression of pancreatic and biliary ducts. This review summarizes the risk factors, pathophysiology, diagnostic evaluation, endoscopic treatment of chronic pancreatitis, and complications. We have also reviewed recent advances in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and endoscopic ultrasound-guided therapies for pancreatic duct obstruction due to stones, strictures, pancreatic divisum, and biliary strictures.
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- Rupinder Mann
- Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Agnes Medical Center, 1303 E Herndon Ave, Fresno, CA 93720, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Bassett Healthcare Network, Columbia Bassett Medical School, 1 Atwell Road, Cooperstown, NY 13326, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Advanced endoscopy, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Science Center El Paso, 2000B Transmountain Road, El Paso, TX 79911, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Advanced endoscopy, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Advanced endoscopy, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Advanced endoscopy, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Advanced endoscopy, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Advanced endoscopy, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA.
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Vila JJ, Bolado F. Endoscopic management of local complications of chronic pancreatitis. REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ENFERMEDADES DIGESTIVAS 2020; 113:602-609. [PMID: 33267598 DOI: 10.17235/reed.2020.7372/2020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Endoscopic treatment of local complications in patients with chronic pancreatitis has gained ground over the surgical alternative in the last few years. The lower aggressiveness of endoscopic treatment, as well as the possibility to use it repeatedly in high-risk patients, has favored this development. In addition, the incorporation of new, highly accurate endoscopic therapeutic options such as pancreatoscopy-guided lithotripsy and endoscopic ultrasound-guided treatments make endoscopic treatment the first choice in many cases, despite discordant data in the literature. This article reviews the endoscopic treatment of the most common local complications of chronic pancreatitis, such as pancreatolithiasis, pseudocysts, and pancreatic, biliary, and duodenal ductal stenosis.
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- Juan J Vila
- Aparato Digestivo, Complejo Hospitalario de Navarra, España
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Ang TL. Endoscopic management of pancreatic duct stricture in chronic pancreatitis: Are fully covered self-expandable metallic stents ready for prime time? J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2020; 35:1093-1094. [PMID: 32648263 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.15143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/09/2022]
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- Tiing Leong Ang
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Changi General Hospital, Singapore.,Medicine Academic Clinical Programme, SingHealth Duke-NUS Academic Medical Centre, Singapore.,Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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