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World J Gastrointest Surg. Oct 27, 2026; 18(10): 122118
Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.122118
Published online Oct 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.122118
Table 6 Drainage-related complications and procedural outcomes (n = 134)
| Complication/outcome | n (%) | Management | Resolution rate |
| Catheter dislodgement | 12 (8.9) | Re-insertion | 11/12 (91.7%) |
| Catheter blockage | 26 (19.4) | Flushing/exchange | 24/26 (92.3%) |
| Bleeding at puncture site | 8 (6.0) | Conservative/TAE | 8/8 (100%) |
| Secondary infection | 28 (20.9) | Antibiotics adjustment | 22/28 (78.6%) |
| Pancreatic fistula | 16 (11.9) | Conservative | 13/16 (81.3%) |
| Colonic fistula | 4 (3.0) | Surgical repair | 3/4 (75.0%) |
| Overall complication rate | 58 (43.3) | - | - |
| Overall clinical success rate | 96 (71.6) | - | - |
| In-hospital mortality | 18 (13.4) | - | - |
- Citation: Li LL, Chen FH, Wang HM, Han RY. Prognostic factors analysis of ultrasound-guided percutaneous puncture drainage in severe acute pancreatitis with peripancreatic fluid collection. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(10): 122118
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v18/i10/122118.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.122118