Pancreatic fluid collections (PFCs) are commonly encountered complications of acute and chronic pancreatitis. With the advancement of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) techniques and devices, EUS-directed transmural drainage of symptomatic or infected PFCs has become the standard of care. Traditionally, plastic stents have been used for drainage, although lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMSs) are now favored by most endoscopists due to ease of use and reduced procedure time. While safety has been repeatedly demonstrated, follow-up care for these patients is critical as delayed adverse events of indwelling drains are known to occur.
Keyphrases
- ultrasound guided
- fine needle aspiration
- healthcare
- end stage renal disease
- palliative care
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- quality improvement
- chronic kidney disease
- liver failure
- prognostic factors
- pain management
- peritoneal dialysis
- computed tomography
- respiratory failure
- intensive care unit
- aortic dissection
- extracorporeal membrane oxygenation