[Endoscopic transluminal interventions in the treatment of acute necrotizing pancreatitis]
A V Fedorov1, V N Ektov2, M A Khodorkovsky2
1Evdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry, Moscow, Russia.
Abstract:
The review is devoted to endoscopic transluminal interventions in the treatment of acute necrotizing pancreatitis. Terminology, indications and options for transluminal drainage procedures and endoscopic sequestrectomy are presented in detail. The authors analyzed the results of numerous studies devoted to effectiveness of endoscopic interventions and possible combination of treatment options. Modern international clinical guidelines indicating the feasibility of endoscopic treatment of acute necrotizing pancreatitis in multi-field specialized centers are considered.
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