Early transluminal drainage of pancreatic necrotic collections

We read with keen interest the study by Oblizajek et  al1 and congratulate the authors for demonstrating that endoscopic intervention of pancreatic necrosis is effective and safe even in the early phase of illness. Delayed endoscopic transluminal drainage (ETD) of pancreatic necrosis is safe and is associated with excellent clinical success, lower re intervention rates, and lower mortality.2 However, there have been concerns with performing ETD in the early (
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research