Dr. Rishi Chadha, MD is a board‑certified gastroenterologist who specializes in preventive gastroenterology, colorectal cancer screening, and minimally invasive endoscopic procedures. He completed his fellowship at Sunrise Health GME in Las Vegas and previously trained in internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Connecticut.
He listens carefully to your symptoms, reviews prior pancreatitis or injuries, and palpates your abdomen for tenderness or masses.
Orders serum amylase and lipase levels to assess pancreatic inflammation and rules out other causes of abdominal pain.
Performs an initial ultrasound to detect fluid collections and evaluate nearby organs.
Uses contrast-enhanced CT imaging to determine the pseudocyst's size, location, and relation to blood vessels.
If more detail is needed, performs EUS for high-resolution images and, when appropriate, guides fine-needle aspiration or drainage.
Dr. Rishi Chadha, MD is a board‑certified gastroenterologist who specializes in preventive gastroenterology, colorectal cancer screening, and minimally invasive endoscopic procedures. He completed his fellowship at Sunrise Health GME in Las Vegas and previously trained in internal medicine at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Connecticut.
The ICD-10 code is K86.3.
Yes. Small, painless pseudocysts often heal with time and close follow-up.
A CT scan is the most accurate test. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) adds extra detail.
If the cyst is large (over 6 cm), painful, infected, or causing problems, drainage may be needed.
No. Sedation and local anesthesia are used for comfort during the procedure.
Most people feel better within 3 to 7 days after drainage.
Surgery is rare and only used if simpler treatments, like endoscopic or percutaneous drainage, don-t work.
A low-fat diet, avoiding alcohol, and eating small, frequent meals can help prevent pseudocyst formation.
Risks include infection or stent migration. Dr. Chadha uses advanced techniques to minimize these risks.
Visit the American College of Gastroenterology website for up-to-date details on coding.
