Publications by authors named "Aliana Bofill"
Article Synopsis
- This study examines how using Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) can help identify disconnected pancreatic duct syndrome (DPDS) in patients with walled-off necrosis (WON) to prevent the recurrence of pancreatic fluid collections (PFCs).
- In the research, 121 patients were assessed, with those who had MRCP showing a significantly lower recurrence rate of PFCs (0%) compared to those who did not have MRCP (16.8%).
- The findings suggest that MRCP is effective in identifying patients at risk for recurrence, enabling better management strategies and preventing subsequent PFC occurrences.
Background: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) within 72 h is suggested for patients presenting with acute biliary pancreatitis (ABP) and biliary obstruction without cholangitis. This study aimed to identify if urgent ERCP (within 24 h) improved outcomes compared to early ERCP (24-72 h) in patients admitted with predicted mild ABP.
Methods: Patients admitted for predicted mild ABP defined as a bedside index of severity in acute pancreatitis score < 3 and underwent ERCP for biliary obstruction within 72 h of presentation during the study period were included.
Video 1Endoscopic approach for management of dropped gallstones using percutaneous cholangioscopy.
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