Differential treatment and early outcome in the interventional endoscopic management of pancreatic pseudocysts in 27 patients

Figure 1 EUS images of an infected pancreatic pseudocyst (abscess) prior (A) and after placement (B) of an external drainage.

Figure 2 EUS-guided drainage of a pancreatic pseudocyst after previous external drainage: (A) EUS image; (B) Subsequent fluoroscopy control image of correct placement of the drainage.

Figure 3 Endoscopy-guided cystogastrostomy via guide wire (A) and placement of an internal drainage (B).

Figure 4 Endoscopic images: (A) EUS-guided puncture after previous external drainage; (B) Balloon dilatation via guide wire.

Figure 5 Endoscopic view: (A) After EUS-guided placement of an internal drainage (external drainage previously); (B) Into the pseudocystic cavity showing necroses; (C) Showing necrosectomy; (D) Through the transgastrocystic opening into the necrosectomized pseudocystic cavity.