Pancreas divisum
Treatment
If you have this condition and have symptoms or recurrent pancreatitis, your doctor may recommend surgery to bypass or reconstruct the defective ducts.
Outlook (Prognosis)
The probable outcome is good with treatment.
Possible Complications
The main complication of pancreas divisum is pancreatitis.
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms of this disorder develop.
References
Mulholland MW, Moosa AR, Liddle RA: Pancreas: anatomy and structural anomalies. In: Yamada T, ed. Textbook of Gastroenterology. Philadelphia, Pa: JB Lippincott; 1995.
Kamisawa T, Egawa N, Tu Y, et al. Pancreatographic investigation of embryology of complete and incomplete pancreas divisum. Pancreas. Jan 2007;34(1):96-102.
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