Erschienen in:
01.02.2019 | Review
The LACSEMS: what radiologists need to know
verfasst von:
Pat W. Whitworth III, Brenda L. Holbert, Rishi Pawa, Neeraj Lalwani, Rafel Tappouni
Erschienen in:
Abdominal Radiology
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Ausgabe 3/2019
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Abstract
Endoscopic drainage is increasingly used in lieu of percutaneous or surgical drainage of pancreatitis-related fluid collections. The lumen-apposing, covered, self-expanding, metallic stent (LACSEMS) is a newly produced stent for the transmural drainage of such fluid collections. The use of LACSEMS devices requires close coordination between knowledgeable radiologic and gastrointestinal providers. We review pancreatitis-related fluid collections and show examples from our experience with LACSEMS and the appropriate case selection, planning, deployment, and follow-up for this novel device.