Canakis A, Kesar V, Hudspath C, Kim RE, Scalea TM, Darwin P. Intraoperative endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography for traumatic pancreatic ductal injuries: Two case reports. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2022; 14(5): 342-350 [PMID: 35719898 DOI: 10.4253/wjge.v14.i5.342]
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Peter Darwin, MD, Professor, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, No. 22 South Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, United States. pdarwin@som.umaryland.edu
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World J Gastrointest Endosc. May 16, 2022; 14(5): 342-350 Published online May 16, 2022. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v14.i5.342
Intraoperative endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography for traumatic pancreatic ductal injuries: Two case reports
Andrew Canakis, Varun Kesar, Caleb Hudspath, Raymond E Kim, Thomas M Scalea, Peter Darwin
Andrew Canakis, Varun Kesar, Caleb Hudspath, Raymond E Kim, Peter Darwin, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, United States
Thomas M Scalea, Department of Surgery, R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21201, United States
Author contributions: Canakis A reviewed the literature and drafted manuscript; Kesar V, Hudspath C, Kim RE, and Darwin P participated in the therapeutic endoscopic care of the patient; Scalea TM was the patient’s trauma surgeon; Darwin P conceptualized the case series idea; Darwin P and Scalea TM provided critical revisions; all authors have read and approve the final manuscript.
Informed consent statement: Informed Consent was obtained for this case series.
Conflict-of-interest statement: Raymond Kim is a consultant to Medtronic and Cook medical. All other authors have no potential conflicts (financial, professional, or personal) that are relevant to the content presented in this manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Peter Darwin, MD, Professor, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, No. 22 South Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, United States. pdarwin@som.umaryland.edu
Received: January 15, 2022 Peer-review started: January 15, 2022 First decision: March 8, 2022 Revised: March 9, 2022 Accepted: April 15, 2022 Article in press: April 15, 2022 Published online: May 16, 2022 Processing time: 120 Days and 14.7 Hours
Abstract
BACKGROUND
In order to successfully manage traumatic pancreatic duct (PD) leaks, early diagnosis and operative management is paramount in reducing morbidity and mortality. In the acute setting, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) can be a useful, adjunctive modality during exploratory laparotomy. ERCP with sphincterotomy and stent placement improves preferential drainage in the setting of injury, allowing the pancreatic leak to properly heal. However, data in this acute setting is limited.
CASE SUMMARY
In this case series, a 27-year-old male and 16-year-old female presented with PD leaks secondary to a gunshot wound and blunt abdominal trauma, respectively. Both underwent intraoperative ERCP within an average of 5.9 h from time of presentation. A sphincterotomy and plastic pancreatic stent placement was performed with a 100% technical and clinical success. There were no associated immediate or long-term complications. Following discharge, both patients underwent repeat ERCP for stent removal with resolution of ductal injury.
CONCLUSION
These experiences further demonstrated that widespread adaption and optimal timing of ERCP may improve outcomes in trauma centers.
Core Tip: In the acute setting, intraoperative endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) can effectively diagnosis and manage pancreatic duct (PD) injuries with stenting. At our high-volume trauma center, the on call therapeutic endoscopy team allows for quick and effective mobilization of resources. In this series, the time from admission to ERCP occurred within 6.3 and 5.6 h. The pancreatic injuries healed, and both stents were removed. In cases of traumatic PD injury, we believe that advanced gastroenterology care has the opportunity to improve the timing of diagnosis and treatment as a means to potentially reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with such injuries.
