Endoscopic laser pancreatic cystogastrostomy : an alternative for internal drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts

Traditionally the drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts has been carried out operatively, forming a cystenterostomy. A simple endoscopic method of forming a pancreatic cystogastrostomy with laser is presented. This procedure does not require a general anesthetic, is safe, and allows resolution of sympt...

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Published in:Surgical endoscopy 1994-12, Vol.8 (12), p.1431-1433
Main Authors: IRVINE, C. D, JAVAID, S, KAPADIA, C. R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Drainage - methods
Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
Female
Gastrostomy - methods
Humans
Laser Therapy - methods
Liver, biliary tract, pancreas, portal circulation, spleen
Male
Medical sciences
Pancreatic Pseudocyst - surgery
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
Surgery of the digestive system
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Summary:Traditionally the drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts has been carried out operatively, forming a cystenterostomy. A simple endoscopic method of forming a pancreatic cystogastrostomy with laser is presented. This procedure does not require a general anesthetic, is safe, and allows resolution of symptoms.
ISSN:0930-2794
1432-2218
DOI:10.1007/BF00187352