Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kerem

Treatment of the pseudocysts

Many pseudocysts don’t show symptoms and are not treated. However, when imaging studies determine the size and location, your doctor may require regular follow-up examinations to monitor their growth. If a pseudocyst causes symptoms, it may be discharged or operated.

ERCP

The cause of chronic pancreatitis can be treated with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography or with advanced therapeutic endoscopy with ERCP if the bile or pancreatic duct is narrowed or obstructed or is defined as a pseudocyst. These processes include expansion of the duct, insertion of a stent (hollow tube) to keep the duct open, a sphincterotomy and stent placement to treat the bile duct stenosis, discharge or removal of the cyst. Preventive measures for a recurrent attack are also recommended for patients. It includes avoiding smoking and alcoholic beverages and eating too much fat.