Open AccessEffect of pancreatic endotherapy on quality of life in chronic pancreatitis patients: A systematic review
Author(s) -
Samuel Han,
Georgios I. Papachristou,
Raj J. Shah,
Darwin L. Conwell
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
world journal of gastrointestinal endoscopy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1948-5190
DOI - 10.4253/wjge.v13.i8.336
Subject(s) - medicine , pancreatitis , quality of life (healthcare) , general surgery , pancreatitis, chronic , gastroenterology , intensive care medicine , nursing
Pancreatic endotherapy provides treatment options for the management of chronic pancreatitis-related structural complications such as pancreatic duct stones, strictures, and pancreatic fluid collections. Most studies detailing endotherapy, however, have focused on technical success outcomes such as stone clearance or stricture resolution.