The diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis at an early stage is a clinical challenge. A major limitation is the inability of clinicians to obtain a tissue or histological sample to confirm the clinical dia
EUS vs istologia nella diagnosi di pancreatite cronica..
BACKGROUND: EUS has been proposed as a minimally invasive and accurate test to detect chronic pancreatitis (CP). OBJECTIVE: To investigate the correlation between EUS criteria and histopathology gradi
Background and Aims: Acute pancreatitis following endoscopic retrograde cholangiography presents a unique opportunity for prophylaxis and early modification of the disease process because the initial
L'allopurinolo non previene la pancreatite post-ERCP
BackgroundPancreatitis is the most common major complication of ERCP. Efforts have been made to identify pharmacologic agents capable of reducing its incidence and severity. The aim of this trial was
Pancreatite acuta biliare: ERCP urgente vs approccio conservativo..
OBJECTIVE::To test the hypothesis that early endoscopic intervention, performed onpatients with acute gallstone pancreatitis and biliopancreatic obstruction,reduces systemic and local inflammation. SU
Pancreatite acuta biliare: quando l'ERCP si può evitare...
/>Background ERCP is used selectively in patients with acute biliary pancreatitis (ABP). In patients with ABP, ERCP often is difficult and has the potential to cause further damage. In addition, the p
Pancreatite acuta: la nutrizione enterale è efficace ….
BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Elemental formula delivered distal to the ligamentof Treitz has demonstrated efficacy in patients with pancreatitis, presumablyby decreasing pancreatic stimulation. Few data exist
Pancreatite cronica calcifica : ESWL o terapia endoscopica ?
BACKGROUND: In chronic pancreatitis (CP), obstruction of the mainpancreatic duct (MPD) may participate in the pathogenesis of pain. Pilotstudies suggest that extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESW
Pancreatite cronica: Endoscopia vs chirurgia per drenare il dotto pancreatico
BACKGROUND: For patients with chronic pancreatitis and a dilated pancreatic duct, ductal decompression is recommended. We conducted a randomized trial to compare endoscopic and surgical drainage of th