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Talreja JP et al. - Pancreatic necrosis and abscess are among the most severe complications of acute pancreatitis. Endoscopic drainage of pancreatic fluid collections has been increasingly performed in many tertiary care centers.

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Michel Kahaleh, 07/02/09

Pancreatic necrosis and abscess are among the most severe complications of acute pancreatitis. The last two decades have seen the rise of endoscopic management of pancreatic necrosis and abscesses. This article summarize the current literature and concepts associated with this therapy.