Success of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy and ERCP in symptomatic pancreatic duct stones: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Conclusion Treatment with ESWL results in complete ductal clearance rate in a majority of patients, resulting in absence of pain during follow up in over half of patients with symptomatic chronic pancreatitis caused by obstructing pancreatic duct stones. [...] © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text

Source: Endoscopy International Open - July 20, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: van Huijgevoort, Nadine C.M. Veld, Joyce V. Fockens, Paul Besselink, Marc G. Boermeester, Marja A. Arvanitakis, Marianna van Hooft, Jeanin E. Tags: Original article Source Type: research