Usefulness of three-dimensional visualization technology in minimally invasive treatment for infected necrotizing pancreatitis.

CONCLUSION: The 3D visualization technology could optimize the PCD puncture paths, improving the drainage effect in patients with INP. Moreover, it significantly increased the efficiency of necrosectomy through the rigid nephroscope. As a result, it decreased operation times and improved the prognosis.
PMID: 29740206 [PubMed - in process]

Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - May 7, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Wang PF, Liu ZW, Cai SW, Su JJ, He L, Feng J, Xin XL, Lu SC Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: research