Early versus late necrotic pancreatic fluid collection drainage: Does timing make a difference?

The evolution of endoscopic pancreatic fluid collection management has been an exciting development in medical and endoscopic pancreatology over the past 2 decades. The treatment of symptomatic pancreatic fluid collections has evolved to the point where interventional endoscopic therapy is the treatment of choice favored in most cases over operative intervention. EUS guidance and the innovation of lumen-apposing metal stents have driven this innovation, and gastroenterologists are now in the forefront of managing these often complex clinical situations.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Original article Source Type: research