Internal drainage using large-caliber lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMS) is now a dominant therapy for acute fluid collections and walled-off pancreatic necrosis associated with acute pancreatitis.
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When Draining Walled-Off Pancreatic Necrosis, Attention to Disconnected Pancreatic Duct Syndrome Guides Terminal Steps in Therap
Metal stents for pancreatic cyst drainage – equivalent success, more complications?
Endosonographic drainage of pancreatic cysts is currently regarded as the standard throughout the world, in comparison with other treatments (such as percutaneous drainage or surgery).