Minimally invasive 'step-up approach' versus maximal necrosectomy in patients with acute necrotising pancreatitis (PANTER trial): design and rationale of a randomised controlled multicenter trial [ISRCTN13975868]

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Authors

Marc G. Besselink · University Medical Center Utrecht

Hjalmar C. van Santvoort · University Medical Center Utrecht

Vincent B. Nieuwenhuijs · University Medical Center Utrecht

Marja A. Boermeester · Academic Medical Center

Thomas L. Bollen · St. Antonius Ziekenhuis

Erik Buskens · University Medical Center Utrecht

Cornelis HC Dejong

Abstract

The PANTER-study is a randomised controlled trial that will provide evidence on the merits of a minimally invasive 'step-up approach' in patients with (suspected) infected necrotizing pancreatitis.

Topics & Keywords

Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Surgery

Volume 6, Issue 1, pp. 6-6

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2482-6-6

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