Palliation of pancreatic ductal obstruction in pancreatic cancer. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Pancreatic stenting for patients with obstructive pain secondary to a malignant pancreatic duct stricture is safe and effective, and should be considered a therapeutic option. Although pancreatic stenting does not seem to be effective for patients with chronic pain, it may be beneficial in those with obstructive type pains, pancreatic duct disruption, or smoldering pancreatitis. Fully covered metal stents may be an option, but data on their use are limited. Further studies, including prospective randomized studies comparing plastic and metal stents in these indications, are needed to further validate and confirm these results.

publication date

  • August 1, 2013

Research

keywords

  • Pain Management
  • Palliative Care
  • Pancreatic Ducts
  • Pancreatic Neoplasms
  • Stents

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 84884704976

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.giec.2013.06.010

PubMed ID

  • 24079797

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 23

issue

  • 4