This is one of a series of statements discussing the use of GI endoscopy in common clinical
situations. The Standards of Practice Committee of the American Society for Gastrointestinal …

The continued need to develop less invasive alternatives to surgical and radiologic
interventions has driven the development of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided …

1 ESGE suggests using contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) as the first-line
imaging modality on admission when indicated and up to the 4th week from onset in the …

Abstract Background In preparing the Japanese (JPN) guidelines for the management of
acute pancreatitis 2021, the committee focused the issues raised by the results of …

Background and study aims: Recently, a novel fully covered and biflanged metal stent
(BFMS) dedicated to the drainage of walled-off necrosis (WON) was developed. The aim of …

An international symposium entitled “Acute pancreatitis: progress and challenges” was held
on November 5, 2014 at the Hapuna Beach Hotel, Big Island, Hawaii, as part of the 45th …

Objectives A nationwide epidemiological survey of acute pancreatitis (AP) was performed to
estimate the number of patients with AP in 2011 in Japan and to clarify the clinical features …

Walled‐off pancreatic necrosis (WON) can develop in the late phase of necrotizing
pancreatitis. When the WON is accompanied by an infection in the necrotic bed, it becomes …

Background and Aim Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS)‐guided drainage of walled‐off
necrosis (WON) may be carried out by placement of multiple plastic stents (MPS) or specially …

Background Adequate distension of the GI lumen is required for safe advancement of
endoscopes and for careful visualization of the mucosa. Room air, which is widely used for …