Publications by authors named "P Tarnasky"
Article Synopsis
- - The study investigates the effectiveness of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided celiac plexus block versus a sham procedure in alleviating abdominal pain for patients suffering from chronic pancreatitis, with the aim of determining pain reduction statistics.
- - Conducted as a randomized sham-controlled trial, the research will involve multiple academic sites and focus on patients whose chronic pancreatitis is confirmed by EUS diagnostic criteria, measuring outcomes like pain reduction through specific pain assessment tools.
- - The ultimate goal is to provide a clear evaluation of celiac plexus block’s efficacy compared to a placebo treatment, which may help in managing chronic pain related to pancreatitis more effectively.
Article Synopsis
- - Pain is a major issue for about 70% of chronic pancreatitis patients, but the nature of this pain varies among individuals, complicating treatment approaches.
- - The INPAIN study will analyze 400 chronic pancreatitis patients and include a control group, using a specialized testing panel over four years to identify pain profiles and predict treatment responses.
- - This research aims to create a bedside tool that personalizes treatment strategies for chronic pancreatitis pain, potentially leading to better patient outcomes and reduced side effects.
Objective: Sphincter of Oddi disorders (SOD) are contentious conditions in patients whose abdominal pain, idiopathic acute pancreatitis (iAP) might arise from pressurisation at the sphincter of Oddi. The present study aimed to measure the benefit of sphincterotomy for suspected SOD.
Design: Prospective cohort conducted at 14 US centres with 12 months follow-up.
Objective: Sphincter of Oddi Disorders (SOD) are contentious conditions in patients whose abdominal pain, idiopathic acute pancreatitis (iAP) might arise from pressurization at the sphincter of Oddi. The present study aimed to measure the benefit of sphincterotomy for suspected SOD.
Design: Prospective cohort conducted at 14 U.
Background Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) has a mortality rate as high as 40%. Early identification of SAP is required to appropriately triage and direct initial therapies. The purpose of this study was to develop a prognostic model that identifies patients at risk for developing SAP of patients managed according to a guideline-based standardized early medical management (EMM) protocol.
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