The safety of endoscopic ultrasonography-guided drainage of pancreatic fluid collections without fluoroscopic control: a single tertiary center experience.

Abstract

Fluoroscopic control represents a helpful tool, but it is not always necessary for EUS-guided drainage of pancreatic fluid collections. EUS-guided drainage is possible, efficient and safe without fluoroscopy in selected pancreatic fluid collections with a diameter larger than 6 cm and a thin wall. Collections with a thick wall should be drained under fluoroscopy or referred directly for surgery.