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- Title
Drainage of Pancreatic Pseudocysts: Indications and Long-Term Results.
- Authors
Deziel, Daniel J.; Prinz, Richard A.
- Abstract
Pancreatic pseudocysts are managed selectively based on evolving understanding of their natural history. Peripancreatic collections in acute pancreatitis often resolve spontaneously and thus do not usually need drainage. Pseudocysts in chronic pancreatitis are less likely to resolve and more often require treatment. Drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts is indicated for persistent symptoms, cyst enlargement or recurrence, or the development of cyst-related complications. Drainage can be achieved by operative, percutaneous or endoscopic approaches. Selection of the appropriate method of drainage is controversial and influenced by multiple considerations. Pseudocysts in chronic pancreatitis are usually best treated by operative internal drainage which leads to cyst resolution and symptomatic relief for most patients. Factors that determine long-term functional results after operative drainage include the etiology of the pancreatitis, continued alcohol use, and the completeness of decompression in patients with a dilated pancreatic duct. Copyright © 1996 S. Karger AG, Basel
- Publication
Digestive Surgery, 1996, Vol 13, Issue 2, p101
- ISSN
0253-4886
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1159/000172415