Endoscopic treatment of postsurgical external pancreatic fistulas

Endoscopy
G CostamagnaV Perri

Abstract

External pancreatic fistulas (EPFs) are managed primarily by conservative treatment with a success rate of 40-90%. Failures of conservative therapy have traditionally been dealt with using surgery; however, major morbidity and mortality are associated with operative treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of endoscopic treatment in the closure of EPF. A total of 16 consecutive patients with EPF (12 men, four women; median age 50, range 21-66) underwent an attempt at endoscopic management after failure of conservative therapy. Four patients had chronic pancreatitis. All patients had EPFs occurring after open abdominal surgery. The mean interval between the onset of the fistula and our intervention was 108 days (range 27-365 days). The mean output volume of the fistula was 205 ml/d (range 50-600 ml/ d). The aim of treatment was to lower the pancreatic duct pressure and to bypass the ductal disruption by placement of drains and/or stents to induce fistula healing. In all, 13 biliary and nine pancreatic sphincterotomies were performed in order to gain access to the pancreatic duct. Access through the minor papilla was required in one patient. Complete visualization of the main pancreatic d...Continue Reading

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