Duodenoscopy for the Treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis
- VernacularTitle:十二指肠镜治疗慢性胰腺炎
- Author:
Jianfeng YANG
;
Xiao ZHANG
;
Xiaofeng ZHANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Chronic pancreatitis;
Duodenoscopy;
Diagnosis;
Therapy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2001;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To discuss the diagnostic and therapeutic value of duodenoscopy for chronic pancreatitis. Methods A total of 67 patients with chronic pancreatitis were treated with duodenoscopy in our hospital from January 2000 to December 2006. Among the patients, 19 patients who had duodenal papilla stenosis without obvious dilation of the pancreatic duct were treated with EST; 48 patients who had dilation of the pancreatic duct underwent EST combined with EPS. ERBD was performed on 21 patients who had stenosis of the inferior segment of the common bile duct, among which 12 received insertions of two stents into the biliary pancreatic duct. In 27 patients with stones in the pancreatic duct, the stenotic segment of the pancreatic duct was dilated after EPS, and then the stones were removed using basket or balloon. Afterwards, ERPD was performed if necessary. These patients were followed up with ERCP every 3 months, stents were used if necessary. Results Duodenoscopy was completed in 62 of the 67 patients with a success rate of 92.5% (62/67). Abdominal pain disappeared or markedly relieved in 60 cases after the treatment showing an effective rate of 96.8% (60/62). The operation was ineffective in 2 patient, who had no relief of their abdominal pain. The failure of stent insertion was due to the multiple stenosis of the pancreatic duct. Abdominal pain was markedly relieved in 21 patients who received ERBD and 38 patients who underwent ERPD. During a 39.5-month follow-up (5-70 months), no recurrence of the symptom was found. In the 27 patients with stones in the pancreatic duct, the stones were removed in 19 patients. After the treatment, 15 patients developed transient hyperamylasemia, 5 had acute pancreatitis, 3 had hemorrhage. No perforation, conversion to an open surgery, or death occurred in this series. Conclusions Duodenoscopy, which is safe, effective, and minimally invasive, is the first choice for chronic pancreatitis. The treatment outcomes can be improved by combining duodenoscopy with other therapies.
