AXIOS

Question 1

What size scope/working channel is AXIOS compatible with?

Answer 1

They are compatible with therapeutic EUS scopes with a working channel of 3.7mm or more.

Question 2

Can the Hot Axios Stent be deployed fully under echo or endoscopic image?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

What size AXIOS stents are available in the US?

Answer 3

6mmx8mm, and 8mmx8mm, 10mmx10mm, 15mmx10mm, 15mmx15mm, and 20mmx10mm

Question 4

Which size AXIOS should be selected with a walled off necrosis?

Answer 4

It is recommended to bump up to 15 or 20mm

Question 5

What is Pancreatic Fluid Collection?

Answer 5

PCFs are a frequent complication of pancreatitis
They can be seen following:
* An attack of acute pancreatitis
* In patients with chronic pancreatitis
* Patients who have suffered blunt or penetrating trauma to the pancreas
These injuries to the pancreas can cause ductal disruption leading to an abnormal collection of fluid within or around the pancreas.

Question 6

Do asymptomatic pancreatic fluid collections need to be drained?

Answer 6

Asymptomatic pancreatic fluid collections do not require drainage but symptomatic or infected collections should be drained.

Question 7

What is acute pancreatitis?

Answer 7

When enzymes in the pancreas leak into the surrounding pancreatic tissue, they digest tissue of the pancreas resulting in inflammation.

Question 8

What is the most common cause of pancreatitis?

Answer 8

Gallstones