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Pancreas Divisum in individuals with no symptoms do not need treatment. Treatment of those with symptoms varies and has not been very well established. A surgeon may attempt a [[sphincterotomy]] by cutting the minor papilla to enlarge the opening and allow pancreas [[enzymes]] to flow normally. During surgery, a stent may be inserted into the duct to ensure that the duct will not close causing a blockage. As with any surgery, this operation is not risk-free. This surgery can cause pancreatitis in patients, or in rare cases, kidney failure and death. | |||
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Revision as of 20:10, 10 April 2013
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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Overview
Pancreas Divisum in individuals with no symptoms do not need treatment. Treatment of those with symptoms varies and has not been very well established. A surgeon may attempt a sphincterotomy by cutting the minor papilla to enlarge the opening and allow pancreas enzymes to flow normally. During surgery, a stent may be inserted into the duct to ensure that the duct will not close causing a blockage. As with any surgery, this operation is not risk-free. This surgery can cause pancreatitis in patients, or in rare cases, kidney failure and death.