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Surgery for pancreas divisum.

Subodh Varshney1, Colin D Johnson

  • 1University Surgical Unit, Southampton General Hospital, UK. varshney@bom6.vsnl.net.in

Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
|July 3, 2002
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Open surgical treatment effectively manages symptomatic pancreas divisum (PD). Careful patient selection and tailored surgical approaches lead to significant symptom improvement and a good quality of life for patients with PD.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Gastroenterology
  • Pancreatic Surgery

Background:

  • Pancreas divisum (PD) is a common congenital anomaly of the pancreatic ductal system.
  • Symptomatic PD can lead to recurrent acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, and pancreatic pain.
  • Management strategies for symptomatic PD vary, with surgical intervention considered for specific patient groups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of open surgical treatment in patients with symptomatic pancreas divisum.
  • To assess the efficacy of different surgical procedures based on clinical presentation.
  • To determine the impact of surgical intervention on patient quality of life.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review of 5 patients with symptomatic pancreas divisum who underwent open surgical treatment.

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  • Patients were classified into five clinical groups based on symptoms and radiological findings.
  • Surgical procedures included accessory sphincteroplasty, Puestow's operation, and Beger's pancreatectomy.

    • Main Results:

    • All 5 patients experienced significant symptom improvement following surgical treatment.
    • Patients reported a return to normal personal, professional, and social lives.
    • Specific surgical interventions were tailored to individual patient presentations.

    Conclusions:

    • Open surgical treatment is a viable and effective option for carefully selected patients with symptomatic pancreas divisum.
    • Appropriate therapeutic strategies based on clinical classification lead to favorable outcomes.
    • Surgical intervention can significantly improve the quality of life for individuals suffering from pancreas divisum complications.