Endotherapy in Pancreatic Diseases

Abstract

Interventional 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.

LAMS versus plastic stents for infected pancreatic walled off necrosis (WON): has the addition of the TENSION trial to the AXIOMA study eased the tension?

“…The study does not include the size of the collection and debris content (%) of WON for both groups 2. LAMS is presumed to be better than multiple plastic stents, as they provide a larger drainage diameter and are expected to provide effective drainage of solid necrotic material as their larger luminal diameter facilitates prompt drainage and longer patency of the stent 3…”