Pancreas and Biliary Tract
From the Journals
Researchers pinpoint antigen for autoimmune pancreatitis
The antigen has potential for use as a diagnostic marker.
From the Journals
ED visits up for acute pancreatitis linked to younger age, alcohol, chronic disease
Young patients with alcohol abuse disorder may be an important group to target.
News
AGA Guideline: Use goal-directed fluid therapy, early oral feeding in acute pancreatitis
New guideline gives practical recommendations for the first 2 weeks of care.
News
FDA: Gadolinium retention prompts new GBCA class warning, safety measures
Gadolinium-based contrast agents used for MRI will now carry a warning regarding potential retention in the bodies and brains of treated patients...
From the Journals
Radiofrequency ablation improves stent patency in malignant biliary strictures
The results are limited and preliminary.
Conference Coverage
VIDEO: Endoscopy surpasses surgery for acute necrotizing pancreatitis
ORLANDO – Results of the Minimally Invasive Surgery vs. Endoscopy Randomized (MISER) trial recommend an endoscopic approach, but only if a...
Conference Coverage
Better care reduces time to successful refeeding in acute pancreatitis
Enhanced recovery approaches were safe and effective in restoring gut function.
From the Journals
PBC linked to low BMD, increased risk of osteoporosis
The mechanisms underpinning the metabolic or biochemical relationships are not known.
From the Journals
Consider PBC in diagnosing hepatobiliary disorders in UC patients
The two diseases may share immunopathogenetic pathways.
Conference Coverage
The biliary tree and pancreas: An overview
This session provided an overview of the most important pancreaticobiliary diseases, allowing experts to delineate their approaches to challenging...