“…FreemanÕs meta-analysis of four studies on stenting patients with chronic pancreatitis secondary to pancreas divisum reported a response rate of 44% with a followup period of 22 months for a total of 54 patients [9]. Our result of 55% of efficacy is comparable to the literature, with a longer period of follow-up.…”
Endoscopic stenting of the pancreatic duct is a safe and effective first treatment for patients with pancreatitis secondary to pancreas divisum. Surgery, when performed for endoscopic stenting failure, is effective as an adjunctive treatment.
“…FreemanÕs meta-analysis of four studies on stenting patients with chronic pancreatitis secondary to pancreas divisum reported a response rate of 44% with a followup period of 22 months for a total of 54 patients [9]. Our result of 55% of efficacy is comparable to the literature, with a longer period of follow-up.…”
Endoscopic stenting of the pancreatic duct is a safe and effective first treatment for patients with pancreatitis secondary to pancreas divisum. Surgery, when performed for endoscopic stenting failure, is effective as an adjunctive treatment.
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