Korean Journal of Pancreas and Biliary Tract

REVIEW ARTICLE 2023 October 31 Nonalcoholic Fatty Pancreas Disease
Nonalcoholic fatty pancreas disease (NAFPD) is a condition characterized by the accumulation of excess fat in the pancreas, commonly occurring in individuals with obesity. The diagnostic evaluation of NAFPD is mostly composed of image tests, but it is still less standardized. NA...

REVIEW ARTICLE 2023 October 31 Effective Removal Methods for Common Bile Duct Stones
Choledocholithiasis carries a risk of developing biliary obstruction, acute cholangitis, and pancreatitis. Therefore, removal is recommended even in asymptomatic patients. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is regarded as the standard of treatment for choledoc...

ORIGINAL ARTICLE 2023 October 31 Treatment of Difficult Pancreatic Duct Strictures Using a Cystotome: A Single-Center Experience
Background/Aim: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is one of the useful treatment for treating diseases that cause pancreatic duct stenosis. However, if the stenosis is severe, accessories other than the guide wire cannot pass through. This makes the ERCP proc...