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The endoscopic approach to pancreatic duct stones

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Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery

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Pancreatic duct stones may complicate the course of chronic pancreatitis and be responsible for recurrent episodes of pancreatitis and/or exacerbations of abdominal pain. Endoscopic management of pancreatic duct stones with or without extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is a relatively safe and effective method to treat main pancreatic duct stones in symptomatic patients. Selection of candidates most likely to respond to endoscopic therapy needs further evaluation. Studies comparing medical, surgical, and endoscopic treatment of pancreatic duct stones are still awaited.

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    Mohammed Barawi, Glen A. Lehman & Stuart Sherman

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Barawi, M., Lehman, G.A. & Sherman, S. The endoscopic approach to pancreatic duct stones. J Hep Bil Pancr Surg 4, 44–50 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01211343

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