Endosonography-guided transmural drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts using a one-step needle-wire device
M Krüger, AS Schneider, MP Manns, PN Meier · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2006 · Heft 04
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Aims: In this open prospective study a one-step endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) guided technique using a needle-wire device was evaluated for safety and effectiveness of transmural endoscopic drainage of pancreatic pseudocysts (PPs). Methods: Endoscopic drainage of PPs was performed in 35 patients (mean age 51 years, range 21–81 years) using interventional echo endoscopes FG38UX and EG–3830UT (Pentax-Hitachi). Interventions were performed using a one-step device consisting of a needle-wire suitable for cutting current, a 5.5 Fr dilator and a 8.5 Fr plastic endoprosthesis (Giovannini Needle Wire Oasis, Wilson-Cook Me…