Endoscopic management of pancreatic pseudocysts

Abstract

AbstractThe conventional management of pancreatic pseudocysts involves surgery or percutaneous drainage. While surgery is associated with significant complications and mortality, percutaneous drainage is associated with prolonged hospitalization and often times the need for other adjunctive treatment measures. Therefore, the use of endoscopy to drain these pseudocysts is becoming increasingly popular. In this review, we will be examining the techniques, outcomes and costs associated with the endoscopic drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts.