Pancreatic Pseudocyst

Studies from Wake Forest University, Division of Gastroenterology yield new data on pancreatic pseudocyst

Published in Medical Imaging Week, April 3rd, 2010

New research, 'A novel method for performing multiple wire insertions during endoscopic cyst gastrostomy,' is the subject of a report. "Endoscopic cyst gastrostomy is effective in the management of uncomplicated pancreatic pseudocysts. A challenging aspect of the procedure is the insertion and confirmation of at least 2 guidewires into the cyst," investigators in the United States report.

"Many technical procedures to accomplish the wire insertion have been described but are complicated. We describe the use of a simple commercially available catheter that allows multiple wires to be inserted into a pancreatic pseudocyst as an efficient and simple means of performing a...

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Source: Medical Imaging Week (2010-04-03)

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