Editorial
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World J Gastrointest Endosc. Jun 16, 2024; 16(6): 273-281
Published online Jun 16, 2024. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v16.i6.273
Table 1 Indications of drainage of pancreatic fluid collections[3]
Indication
Description
Clinical suspicion or documented infected pancreatic collection
Persistent or new onset organ failure
Pressure symptomsGastric outlet obstruction; intestinal obstruction; biliary obstruction; persistent symptoms (e.g., pain, “persistent unwellness”); and disconnected pancreatic duct (i.e. full transection of the pancreatic duct) with ongoing symptoms
Other relative indicationsPersistently increasing size on follow-up; and poor appetite secondary to collection