Cap-assisted necrosectomy: a novel technique increasing safety and efficiency Nishant Puri, MD, Robin A. Graham, RN, CGRN VideoGIE Volume 2, Issue 10, Pages 260-261 (October 2017) DOI: 10.1016/j.vgie.2017.06.003 Copyright © 2017 American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Terms and Conditions
Figure 1 A, B, C, Initial CT scan showing large walled-off pancreatic necrosis (transverse, coronal, and sagittal views). D, EUS-guided lumen-apposing metal stent placement. E, Large tissue pieces removed with cap-assisted snare. F, Large tissue pieces removed with cap-assisted forceps. G, Cyst cavity after second session of necrosectomy. H, Follow-up CT view at 3 weeks showing complete resolution. LAMS, lumen-apposing metal stent; WOPN, walled-off pancreatic necrosis. VideoGIE 2017 2, 260-261DOI: (10.1016/j.vgie.2017.06.003) Copyright © 2017 American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Terms and Conditions