Periampullary cysts: endoscopic management.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Periampullary cysts are a rare but remediable cause of recurrent pancreatitis. Hitherto, the management of such cysts was mainly surgical. We report on two cases of periampullary cysts. The first patient, who had a cyst of the minor papilla (Santorini cyst), presented with upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage and a history of recurrent pancreatitis. The second patient presented with cholangitis. Both were successfully and safely treated by endoscopic methods alone. Details of the cases and the endoscopic techniques used are fully described.
Medical subject headings
- Ampulla of Vater
- Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde
- Cysts
- Digestive System Diseases