Publication
Endoscopic transgastric debridement and drainage for splenic necrosis following an acute episode in chronic alcoholic pancreatitis
Journal Paper/Review - Jun 1, 2006
Binek Janek, Fretz C, Meyenberger Christa
Units
PubMed
Doi
Citation
Binek J, Fretz C, Meyenberger C. Endoscopic transgastric debridement and drainage for splenic necrosis following an acute episode in chronic alcoholic pancreatitis. Endoscopy 2006; 38:639-40.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
Endoscopy 2006; 38
Publication Date
Jun 1, 2006
Issn Print
0013-726X
Pages
639-40
Brief description/objective
Management of the complications and sequelae of acute and chronic pancreatitis is a clinical challenge. We report a case of successful transgastric drainage of splenic necrosis after occlusion of the splenic vessels during an acute episode in chronic pancreatitis.