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2022 Aug 03


Surg Endosc

Endoscopy versus early surgery for the management of chronic pancreatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Authors

Boregowda U, Echavarria J, Umapathy C, Rosenkranz L, Sayana H, Patel S, Saligram S
Surg Endosc. 2022 Aug 03.
PMID: 35922602.

Abstract

Endoscopic stone removal and stenting of pancreatic strictures are the initial treatment for treating chronic pancreatitis-related pain. Surgery is considered when endoscopic interventions fail to improve symptoms. In this meta-analysis, we have compared early surgery versus endoscopic interventions.