Successful endoscopic drainage of a posttraumatic pancreatic pseudocyst in a child

R M Kimble1, R Cohen, S Williams

  • 1Department of Paediatric Surgery, New Children's Hospital, Sydney, Australia.

Insights

Endoscopic drainage successfully treated a posttraumatic pancreatic pseudocyst in a child. This case highlights endoscopic stenting as a viable treatment option for pediatric pancreatic pseudocysts.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Pancreatic pseudocysts can develop after trauma in children.
  • Treatment options for pediatric pancreatic pseudocysts are limited.
  • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is a diagnostic and therapeutic tool.