Pancreas and Biliary Tract
From the Journals
APPRENTICE registry: Wide variation exists in acute pancreatitis treatment, outcomes
Despite recent major advances, some areas of the world lag behind the current evidence regarding the management of acute pancreatitis.
From the AGA Journals
Loss of pancreatic E-cadherin contributes to carcinogenesis
In the presence of an oncogene, E-cadherin may play a pivotal role in pancreatic tumor formation.
From the Journals
Use of PEP prophylaxis techniques may diverge from the evidence
Fewer than half of endoscopists use rectal NSAIDs in patients at average risk of post-ERCP pancreatitis, despite the evidence that supports this...
From the Journals
Disposable duodenoscope shows clinical potential
A single-use duodenoscope may reduce the risk of endoscopy-related infection while maintaining a high level of user satisfaction.
From the AGA Journals
AGA releases clinical practice update for pancreatic necrosis
A minimally invasive approach focusing on percutaneous drainage and/or endoscopic drainage or debridement is now favored over surgery.
From the Journals
Findings confirm link between methimazole and risk for acute pancreatitis
CHICAGO – However, there is no evidence of a cumulative dose effect.
News
FDA approves Pentax duodenoscope with sterile, disposable elevator
Disposable designs reduce or eliminate the need for reprocessing certain components, a major source of between-patient duodenoscope contamination...
Conference Coverage
Cilofexor passes phase 2 for primary biliary cholangitis
BOSTON – The nonsteroidal farnesoid X receptor agonist can reduce serum levels of liver biomarkers in patients with...
From the Journals
Indwelling endoscopic biliary stents reduced risk of recurrent strictures in chronic pancreatitis
Most patients with chronic pancreatitis (77.4%) who received an indwelling stent were still stricture free at 5 years, Sundeep Lakhtakia, MD, and...
Conference Coverage
The postgraduate course on liver, pancreas, and biliary tract
Each speaker highlighted not only the relevant updates in the literature, but shared the insights into the art of medical practice.