ASGE Postgraduate Course at ACG 2022: Expanding the Scope of Fundamental and Advanced Endoscopy (On-Demand) | October 2022-Practice Updates: Endoscopic Management of Acute Pancreatitis

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Shyam Varadarajulu discusses the endoscopic management of acute pancreatitis. He emphasizes that endoscopy is only used to manage complications, not to treat acute pancreatitis itself. He suggests that endoscopy is preferable to surgical and radiological approaches, with a success rate of over 90%. He highlights the importance of tailoring treatment to the individual patient, minimizing the number of interventions performed, and standardized follow-up. Dr. Varadarajulu discusses the different types of stents used in endoscopic management, the placement of stents in relation to fluid collections, and the use of irrigation. He also explains the importance of early intervention, the role of enteral nutrition, and when to consider percutaneous drainage. He discusses the risks and complications associated with different interventions and the recurrence of fluid collections. Dr. Varadarajulu concludes by suggesting the use of protocols and referencing ongoing studies in the field. Overall, the video provides an overview of the endoscopic management of acute pancreatitis and offers insights and recommendations for practitioners in this field.

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Shyam S. Varadarajulu, MD

Keywords

endoscopic management

acute pancreatitis

complications

stents

interventions

follow-up