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Filter by:Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS ) -guided fine needle aspiration (EUS -FNA ) of focal pancreatic lesions is an essential diagnostic procedure with high therapeutic effect in clinical routine. The aim of this study is to determine the levels of serum lipase, serum amylase and the tumor marker CA 19-9 prior and after EUS-FNA. In animal experiments on dogs, an increase of all three parameters was observed after surgery on the pancreas. For humans, these clinically important data are not yet available . It is assumed that the probability of pancreatitis with increased activity of lipase and amylase will rise with the number of puncture procedures as well as the size of the puncture needle. In addition, the post-interventional assessment of the tumor marker CA 19-9 could result in a false positive assumption of malignant neoplastic pancreatic lesion.
This is an epidemiological, observational, prospective, multicentric study in 400 adult patients admitted to hospital for mild acute pancreatitis to to assess the prognostic value of the antithrombin III in the development of moderate or severe acute pancreatitis.
Pancreatitis is the most important complication of ERCP. The severity of this condition varies from mild to severe and can lead to prolonged hospitalization, surgical interventions, and even death. Several patient-related and procedure related factors have been identified that are associated with a higher risk of post-ERCP pancreatitis. So far, several methods have been proposed to avoid pancreatitis in patients at higher risk of this complication. Several studies have shown that different drug therapies (indomethacin suppository, a sublingual nitrate tablet and the administration of intravenous Ringer's solution) each may reduce the incidence of post-ERCP pancreatitis. All these drug therapies are safe, cheap and easy to administer. Several other studies have shown that pancreatic duct stenting (placement of a plastic tube in the pancreatic duct) is an effective intervention in preventing and reducing the severity of post-ERCP pancreatitis, especially in high-risk groups. However, there are still a few drawbacks to consider with pancreatic duct stenting: there are some difficulties with insertion of a PD stent, it is associated with a need for radiological follow-up and/or repeat endoscopy for removal, higher cost and a small but important risk of complications (e.g. stent migration). Most of the clinical trials of pancreatic duct stenting were performed, before the results of trials of drug therapies were available. Moreover, no RCT (to the investigators knowledge) has compared the efficacy of pancreatic duct stenting in patients who already received a combination of drug therapies to prevent post-ERCP pancreatitis in high-risk patients. The purpose of this study is to determine the noninferiority of a combination of drug therapies in relation to pancreatic duct stenting to prevent post-ERCP pancreatitis in high-risk patients.
One of the major elements of successful endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography ( ERCP) is the timely and uncomplicated cannulation of the common bile duct (CBD) . Various factors may adversely affect the cannulation procedure of the CBD leading to complications (acute pancreatitis after ERCP, perforation of the duodenum , bleeding ). Endoscopic sphincterotomy is frequently required for interventional procedures (eg stone extraction). During sphincterotomy, incision of the orifice of the papilla will be performed by using a sphincterotome. Complications due to sphincterotomy are known: Bleeding, increased rates of acute pancreatitis, small bowel perforation and scarring with consecutive stenosis of the papilla. As an alternative to sphincterotomy, balloon dilatation using balloon catheters can be performed. As a result, bleeding complications and scarring as late effects might be prevented. Current data is limited in terms of the risk of acute pancreatitis after ERCP when using a balloon catheter. This study aims to evaluate the incidence of acute pancreatitis and other complications after ERCP. Balloon dilatation of the papilla will be prospectively compared with endoscopic sphincterotomy in a randomized multicenter setting.
Infectious complications are responsible for most of deaths in acute pancreatitis.Intestinal barrier dysfunction and increased intestinal permeability was associated with bacterial translocation which is believed to prompted these infections.The purpose of this clinical trail is to observe the potential capability of FMT in reduce the bacterial translocation and alleviate infectious complications by the reconstruction of a gut functional state.
This is a follow-up study focusing on long-term complications of acute pancreatitis. The primary purposes include: 1. To assess the incidence of type 2 diabetes mellitus（2-DM）,impaired glucose tolerance, metabolic abnormalities of blood lipids after acute pancreatitis. 2. To observe the possible long-term clinical outcomes after acute pancreatitis attack, which may include: chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, pancreatogenic portal hypertension, autoimmune pancreatitis et al. 3. To evaluate the long-term influence of acute lung injury(PaO2/FiO2<200,FiO2 means fraction of inspiration O2) in AP patients during ICU stay on life qualities of the patients; 4. To observe the prognosis of the local complications of acute pancreatitis(AP) patients; it might be helpful to find the most effective and targeted interventions aiming at different phases after AP attack.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether TongFuSan is effective in the treatment of acute pancreatitis with gastrointestinal dysfunction.
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and endoscopic ultrasound are increasingly being used to manage complex disease of the bile duct, pancreas and cancer. Gastroenterology patients at the Los Angeles County Hospital presents a unique and diverse patient population. Our aim is to study the biochemical, radiographic, and clinical predictors of bile duct stones. Exploratory aims include the study of the management of cholangitis, bile leaks, GI cancer diagnosis and management, and the management of pancreaticobiliary problems in the underserved. All patients managed by EUS or ERCP at the LA County & USC University Hospitals will be enrolled in the databaseThe timing, clinical presentation, and objective details of patient presentation are recorded prospectively. Additionally the results of the subsequent ERCP and EUS procedures. Subsequent, clinical course and pathology will also be recorded.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of severe acute pancreatitis on the serum level of vancomycin, a glycopeptide antibacterial agent.
The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of laparoscopic-assisted percutaneous catheter drainage of early SAP(severe acute pancreatitis).We are going to select 60 cases SAP patients from April 2014 to April 2015 who carry on the treatment in our hospital,and divide into the experimental group and control group under respect the wishes of patient in the case.The experimental group use the method of laparoscopic-assisted percutaneous drainage to carry on the treatment,the control group patients use conventional conservative therapy to carry on the treatment.Contrastive analyze two groups of patients clinical care effects. Research hypothesis:according to compare the mortality,the incidence of complications ,hospital stay and other research indicators of two groups .It is supposed that the research indicators of experimental group are lower than the control group ,difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).We can draw the conclusion that the method of laparoscopic-assisted percutaneous catheter drainage of early SAP is useful and deserve to be promoted on clinical.