Gastrointestinal Intervention  2016;5(3):199-202

doi:10.18528/gii160016

Development of the Asian EUS Group consensus in pancreatic pseudocyst drainage.

Anthony Yuen Bun TEOH 1 ; Vinay DHIR ; Zhen Dong JIN ; Mitsuhiro KIDA ; Dong Wan SEO ; Khek Yu HO

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Keywords

Cystogastrostomy; Cystojejunostomy; Interventional endosonography; Pancreatic pseudocyst; Pseudocyst drainage

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

Drainage of pseudocyst and walled-off pancreatic necrosis has traditionally been achieved by surgical means. Recently, there has been a progressive shift in paradigm to performing endoscopic drainage for these conditions. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided drainage is the preferred approach for drainage of pancreatic pseudocyst. However, many controversies still exist on the optimal management and wide variations in techniques exist. There is a pressing need for establishment of a consensus for safe practices in EUS-guided pseudocyst drainage.