ASGE Annual Postgraduate Course: Leveraging New Advances to Improve Patient Outcomes (On-demand) | May 2024-Management of Early Pancreatic Fluid Collections

Management of Early Pancreatic Fluid Collections

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Dr. Brenna Casey discussed the management of early pancreatic fluid collections in a medical conference. She explained the classification of these collections and how they can progress into pseudocysts and necrotic collections. She highlighted the importance of identifying infected necrosis as a critical condition that may require intervention. Dr. Casey reviewed various studies and trials focusing on different drainage techniques and their outcomes. The findings suggest that delaying intervention for early pancreatic fluid collections can lead to better patient outcomes. She emphasized the need to choose interventions wisely and referred the audience to guidelines for further information.

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Brenna W. Casey, MD, FASGE

Keywords

pancreatic fluid collections

pseudocysts

necrotic collections

infected necrosis

drainage techniques