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Management Algorithm of Pancreatic Calculi / 대한췌담도학회지
Korean Journal of Pancreas and Biliary Tract ; : 89-94, 2019.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-760177
ABSTRACT
Pancreatic calculi associated with chronic pancreatitis lead to severe abdominal pain, which significantly reduces the quality of life of patients. Pancreatic calculi, especially those that obstruct the main pancreatic duct and cause abdominal pain, are considered to be treated. First, if pancreatic calculi are located in the head or body and the size is less than 5 mm, endoscopic removal can be attempted. If the size is greater than 5 mm, extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy may be performed first, and subsequent endoscopic removal may be considered depending on the results. If such treatment fails, pancreatoscopic lithotripsy or surgery should be considered. Pancreatic duct stenting may be used as a bridge therapy during this process.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Pancreatic Ducts / Quality of Life / Lithotripsy / Calculi / Abdominal Pain / Stents / Pancreatitis, Chronic / Head Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: Korean Journal: Korean Journal of Pancreas and Biliary Tract Year: 2019 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Pancreatic Ducts / Quality of Life / Lithotripsy / Calculi / Abdominal Pain / Stents / Pancreatitis, Chronic / Head Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: Korean Journal: Korean Journal of Pancreas and Biliary Tract Year: 2019 Type: Article