Candidemia after endoscopic therapy with lumen-apposing metal stent for pancreatic walled-off necrosis

Necrotizing pancreatitis remains a challenging and unpredictable condition accompanied by various complications. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided transmural drainage and necrosectomy have become the standard treatment for patients with walled-off necrosis (WON). Endoscopic therapy via lumen-apposing met...

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Published in:Clinical journal of gastroenterology 2018-06, Vol.11 (3), p.206-211
Main Authors: Pavic, Tajana, Hrabar, Davor, Kralj, Dominik, Lerotic, Ivan, Ogresta, Doris
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdominal Surgery
Case Report
Colorectal Surgery
Gastroenterology
Hepatology
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Surgical Oncology
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Summary:Necrotizing pancreatitis remains a challenging and unpredictable condition accompanied by various complications. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided transmural drainage and necrosectomy have become the standard treatment for patients with walled-off necrosis (WON). Endoscopic therapy via lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMS) with large diameters has shown success in the management of pancreatic fluid collections, but there are few data on specific complications of that therapy. We report a case of infected WON and concomitant fungemia following LAMS placement and necrosectomy. In addition, a systematic literature review of current related studies has been provided.
ISSN:1865-7257
1865-7265
DOI:10.1007/s12328-018-0823-y