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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 14, 2007; 13(30): 4064-4071
Published online Aug 14, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i30.4064
Published online Aug 14, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i30.4064
EPS as primary therapy |
Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction (SOD) |
-Pancreatic SOD |
-Biliary SOD unresponsive to biliary sphincterotomy |
Chronic pancreatitis with papillary stenosis/stricture |
Pancreas divisum (EPS of the minor papilla) |
EPS to facilitate a further intervention |
Chronic pancreatitis treated with pancreatic stent and/or stone removal |
Pancreatic pseudocyst treated with transpapillary drainage |
Resection of an ampullary adenoma |
Pancreatic fistula treated with stent placement |
Pancreatic disease due to malignancy |
-Primary pancreatic cancer causing strictures, stones, pseudocysts |
-Metastatic disease to the pancreas causing strictures, stones, |
Early Complications (< 3 mo, typically < 72 h) |
Pancreatitis |
Severe bleeding |
Perforation |
Pancreatic and/or biliary sepsis |
Late Complications (> 3 mo) |
Papillary stenosis |
Proximal pancreatic duct strictures |
Stent-related Complications (variable timing) |
Ductal and parenchymal changes |
Stone formation |
Infection |
Ductal perforation |
Stent migration |
Stent occlusion |
Duodenal erosion |
- Citation: Buscaglia JM, Kalloo AN. Pancreatic sphincterotomy: Technique, indications, and complications. World J Gastroenterol 2007; 13(30): 4064-4071
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v13/i30/4064.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v13.i30.4064