Advances in radiological techniques have led to an increase in the number of diagnoses of
pancreatic pseudocyst, which is the most common
pancreatic cyst lesion disease, accounting for two-thirds of all
pancreatic cyst lesions. Historically, the management of
pancreatic pseudocyst has been achieved through the use of
conservative treatments and surgery; however, due to the complications and recurrence rate associated with these techniques, the management of
pancreatic pseudocyst is challenging. Surgeons and gastroenterologists have attempted to determine the optimal management technique to treat
pancreatic pseudocyst to reduce complications and the recurrence rate. From these investigations, percutaneous
catheter, surgical and endoscopic drainage with ultrasonography guidance have become promising management techniques. The present review aimed to summarize the diagnostic and therapeutic methods used for the management of
pancreatic pseudocyst and to compare percutaneous
catheter, surgical and endoscopic drainage.