Drenagem endoscópica de abscesso pancreático / Endoscopic drainage of pancreatic abscess
Rev. Col. Bras. Cir
; 29(6): 372-374, nov.-dez. 2002. ilus
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em Pt
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| ID: lil-495366
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ABSTRACT
Surgical drainage is still considered the gold standard treatment of pancreatic abscess. Patients with high surgical risk, however, require alternative therapy. The authors report three cases of pancreatic abscess that were treated endoscopically. In patients who met endoscopic drainage criteria, treatment was effective, though one case did require surgical intervention as a result of gastric puncture point bleeding. After this initial experience, we believe that endoscopic drainage should be considered in selected cases.
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01-internacional
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LILACS
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Pt
Revista:
Rev. Col. Bras. Cir
Assunto da revista:
CIRURGIA GERAL
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil
País de publicação:
Brasil