Endotherapy in chronic pancreatitis

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World Journal of Gastroenterology

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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 7, 2013; 19(37): 6156-6164
Published online Oct 7, 2013. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v19.i37.6156

Endotherapy in chronic pancreatitis

Manu Tandan, D Nageshwar Reddy

Manu Tandan, D Nageshwar Reddy, Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, Hyderabad 500082, India

Author contributions: Tandan M conceptualized the article, wrote the article and provided details on original work in the management of pancreatic calculi; Reddy DN provided input in original work in management of pancreatic leaks and pancreatic calculi.

Correspondence to: D Nageshwar Reddy, MD, DM, DSc, FAMS, FRCP, FASGE, FACG, MWGO, Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, 6-3-661, Somajiguda, Hyderabad 500082, India. aigindia@yahoo.co.in

Telephone: +91-40-23378888 Fax: +91-40-23324255

Received: June 26, 2013
Revised: August 13, 2013
Accepted: August 20, 2013
Published online: October 7, 2013

Core Tip

Core tip: Chronic pancreatitis is a challenge to the therapeutic endoscopist. A patient with chronic pancreatitis can present with ductal calculi, leaks, pseudocysts, strictures, pancreatic malignancy or a biliary obstruction. Endoscopic therapy offers a high rate of success in properly selected patients. It offers many advantages over surgery, which for a long time was considered the gold standard in the treatment of chronic pancreatitis. This chapter deals with the management of chronic pancreatitis associated strictures, calculi, leaks and pseudocysts. The role of endosonography in management of pseudocysts, cannulation of inaccessible ducts and pain relief has also been discussed.