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Discontinuation Of Proton Pump Inhibitor Use Reduces The Number Of Endoscopic Procedures Required For Resolution Of Walled-Off Pancreatic Necrosis., Patrick C. Powers, Ali Siddiqui, Reem Z. Sharaiha, Grace Yang, Enad Dawod, Aleksey A. Novikov, Amy Javia, Cynthia Edirisuriya, Arish Noor, Tayebah Mumtaz, Usama Iqbal, David .E Loren, Thomas E. Kowalski, Natalie Cosgrove, Yordano Alicea, Amy Tyberg, Iman Andalib, Michel Kahaleh, Douglas G. Adler
Discontinuation Of Proton Pump Inhibitor Use Reduces The Number Of Endoscopic Procedures Required For Resolution Of Walled-Off Pancreatic Necrosis., Patrick C. Powers, Ali Siddiqui, Reem Z. Sharaiha, Grace Yang, Enad Dawod, Aleksey A. Novikov, Amy Javia, Cynthia Edirisuriya, Arish Noor, Tayebah Mumtaz, Usama Iqbal, David .E Loren, Thomas E. Kowalski, Natalie Cosgrove, Yordano Alicea, Amy Tyberg, Iman Andalib, Michel Kahaleh, Douglas G. Adler
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Faculty Papers
Background and Objectives: Endoscopic drainage/debridement of symptomatic walled off necrosis (WON) using lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMS) is both safe and effective. While endoscopic management of WON is the standard approach to treatment, the ideal concomitant medical therapy remains unclear. The purpose of this study was to further elucidate the effect of proton pump inhibitor (PPIs) therapy on the technical and clinical success of endoscopic treatment of WON.
Methods: Two hundred and seventy-two patients in 8 centers with WON managed by endoscopic drainage using LAMS were evaluated. Patients were followed for at least 6 months following treatment. The patients were divided …