ASGE Annual Postgraduate Course Endoscopy 2022 (On-Demand): Breakthrough to Excellence-Endotherapy in Chronic Pancreatitis: How and when can we make an impact?

Endotherapy in Chronic Pancreatitis: How and when can we make an impact?

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Raj Shah from the University of Colorado discusses the management of chronic pancreatitis. He emphasizes the importance of determining the etiology and recommends cessation of alcohol as a necessary step before commencing therapy. Dr. Shah also discusses the use of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) to exclude neoplasia and the importance of tailoring treatment based on patient motivation to minimize narcotics. He explores different treatment options, including NSAIDs, antioxidants, and celiac plexus block. Dr. Shah also discusses the management of symptomatic strictures, biliary strictures, and pancreatic stones, and highlights the use of advanced techniques such as pancreatoscopy and intraductal lithotripsy. The video includes clinical case examples and outcomes. No specific credits are mentioned.

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Raj J. Shah, MD, MASGE

Keywords

chronic pancreatitis

alcohol cessation

endoscopic ultrasound

patient motivation

pancreatoscopy