Table 2.
Comparative description of pancreatic-fluid-collection characteristics and treatment outcomes between fluoroscopic and fluoroless procedures
| Variable | Fluoroscopy (n = 7) | No fluoroscopy (n = 14) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pancreatic-fluid collection, n (%) | 0.99 | ||
| Walled-off necrosis | 4 (57) | 9 (64) | |
| Pseudocyst | 3 (43) | 5 (36) | |
| Initial cyst size, cm, mean ± SD | 12.7 ± 2.7 | 10.7 ± 3.3 | 0.35 |
| Procedure time, min, mean ± SD | 43.1 ± 10.4 | 33.3 ± 10.5 | 0.025 |
| Radiologic resolution, n (%) | 5 (71) | 8 (57) | 0.65 |
| Clinical resolution, n (%) | 5 (71) | 11/12 (91) | 0.52 |
| Adverse events, n (%) | 0 (0) | 3 (21) | 0.52 |