986 the waterjet necrosectomy device (wand): a novel instrument for management of pancreatic necrosis
Development of walled off necrosis (WON) following an episode of necrotizing pancreatitis can result in infection, abdominal pain, intolerance of oral intake, or obstructive jaundice and can be associated with significant morbidity. Despite the fact that endoscopic intervention has emerged as first line-therapy for symptomatic WON, there are no devices specifically intended/approved in the United States for endoscopic necrosectomy. Often, multiple debridement procedures are required resulting in equipment waste, increased cost, and additive risk of adverse events.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Claire A. Landewee, Federico Campisano, Patrick Yachimski, Pietro Valdastri, Keith L. Obstein Tags: Oral abstracts Source Type: research
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