Author commentary on Lillian Wang et al.

Lillian Wang et al. Impact of disconnected pancreatic duct syndrome on endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage of pancreatic fluid collections

Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided drainage of pancreatic fluid collections (PFCs) was analyzed retrospectively in this study of 141 patients. Disconnected pancreatic duct syndrome occurred frequently (40 %), but it was not associated with increased rates of EUS-guided drainage failure, or with the need for endoscopic re-intervention or step-up therapy. It was however associated with increased symptomatic PFC recurrence after stent removal.

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Article published online:
26 May 2021