ENDOSCOPIC DRAINAGE OF A PANCREATIC PSEUDOCYST IN CHILDREN
*K. Ez-zouak, A. Elghemari and N. Lahmidani D. Benajah
ABSTRACT
Pancreatic pseudocyst (PPC) in children is a rare complication whose most common cause is pancreatic trauma. The management of PCF has evolved over the years. Symptomatic pancreatic pseudocysts have traditionally been treated by surgery, percutaneous drainage and, more recently, endoscopic drainage. Although the role of the endoscopic drainage has been established as a treatment option in the adult population, available data regarding the efficacy and safety of endoscopic drainage in pediatric patients are limited. We present our experience with endoscopic drainage of pancreatic pseudocyst (EDPP) in a child and discuss its values.
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