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362 Săndulescu S. et al.<strong>Jurnalul</strong> <strong>de</strong> <strong>Chirurgie</strong> (Iaşi), 2012, Vol. 8, Nr. 4Also, the authors suggest that the rate ofspontaneous resolution does not <strong>de</strong>pendstrictly on the size of PP.The rate of spontaneous resolution ofpancreatic pseudocysts <strong>de</strong>pends on severalfactors:- multiple pseudocysts [13];- caudal location [14];- wall thickness [15];- communication with the pancreaticduct, associated proximal stricture;- enlargement at successiveexaminations;- biliary etiology of AP [16].- chronic pancreatic pseudocyst.The severity of acute pancreatitis an<strong>de</strong>xtent of pancreatic necrosis seem toinfluence the rate of spontaneous resolutionof PP.Chronic pseudocysts occurring duringthe evolution of chronic pancreatitis arecalled retention pseudocysts due toobstructions in the pancreatic ductal system.Morphological lesions of chronicpancreatitis (calcification) and structuralchanges of pancreatic duct (strictures, ductalanomalies) are criteria that suggest a lack ofspontaneous resolution of these pseudocysts.PP classification based on etiology andpancreatic duct anatomy is proposed byNealon and Walser [17]:- Type I: normal ductal anatomy withoutcommunication with the cyst;- Type II: normal duct, with cystcommunicating;- Type III: pancreatic duct strictureswithout cystic communication;- Type IV: strictures in the pancreaticduct and communication with the cyst;- Type V: completely obstructed duct;- Type VI: ductal lesions of chronicpancreatitis without communicationwith PP;- Type VII: ductal lesions of chronicpancreatitis, and PP communication.THERAPEUTIC MODALITIESExperience gained over the years intreating these asymptomatic pseudocystssuggest that PP, which do not grow or<strong>de</strong>crease in size, can be treatedconservatively, with symptomatic medicaltherapy. Systematic periodic follow-up(ultrasound, CT) is mandatory forcomplications or adverse outcome. In thesecases, appropriate treatment is necessary.In the present, at least three therapeuticoptions are available for interventionaltreatment of these pseudocysts: gui<strong>de</strong>dpercutaneous external drainage eco/CT,endoscopic transgastric and transpapillaryinternal drainage and open surgical internaldrainage or laparoscopic.These therapeutic modalities areaddressed to symptomatic pseudocysts,usually those over 6 cm, manifested by pain,nausea, vomiting, jaundice, weight loss dueto compression of the neighboring organs(stomach, duo<strong>de</strong>num, bile duct, colon), andsome of them will evolve and thecomplications (bleeding, infection,fistulization). [4]Each patient requires an individualassessment of the characteristics of PP andhas chosen the best method of treatment ofPP for long-term favorable results.In recent years, conventional surgery isoutclassed by the new minimally invasiveinterventional techniques represented bygui<strong>de</strong>d endoscopic drainage, percutaneousdrainage or even laparoscopic approach.These interventions are characterized by alow rate of complications and mortality, anda higher rate of success.CT/ultrasound gui<strong>de</strong>d percutaneousdrainageThe drainage is achieved byintroducing a catheter un<strong>de</strong>r ultrasoundguidance or tomography within PP contentand removal of it. It is recommen<strong>de</strong>d forpatients with symptomatic PP but high riskfor other interventions, PP with immaturewalls or infected. [18-22]This treatment method is to be avoi<strong>de</strong>din case of PP communicating with pancreaticductal system (shown by ultraso und, CT,ERCP) as the drainage becomes a pancreaticfistula with risk of infection through thedrainage tube.

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