Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy for Pancreaticolithiasis: Do It Now

This study has shown that transition to gastroenterologist-directed ESWL has increased the number of patients being referred for ESWL. This indicates increasing acceptance of ESWL as a therapeutic option for patients with painful chronic calcific pancreatitis by gastroenterologist and patients. A higher number of patients underwent same-session endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with more ductal stone clearance.
Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editors Source Type: research