Endoscopic Minor Papilla Sphincterotomy in Patients with Santoriniceles Reduces Pain and Improves Quality of Life

Volume: 58, Issue: 7, Pages: 2075 - 2081
Published: Feb 8, 2013
Abstract
Pancreas divisum patients with focal obstruction of the minor papilla and resulting dilation of the dorsal pancreatic duct [a santorinicele (SC)] have been reported to improve with endoscopic sphincterotomy of the minor papilla (ESMP). In this study, we assess the long-term efficacy of ESMP in SC patients. A retrospective review of the endoscopic database was performed. Fifteen patients with SCs were identified. A follow-up questionnaire was...
Paper Details
Title
Endoscopic Minor Papilla Sphincterotomy in Patients with Santoriniceles Reduces Pain and Improves Quality of Life
Published Date
Feb 8, 2013
Volume
58
Issue
7
Pages
2075 - 2081
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