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Ectopic pancreatic tissue presenting as submucosal gastric mass
Kristi L Harold1, Mark Sturdevant, Brent D Matthews
1Department of General Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203, USA.
Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques. Part A
|December 10, 2002
Summary
Laparoscopic gastric wedge resection effectively treats symptomatic ectopic pancreas in the stomach. This minimally invasive approach offers a safe and complication-free solution for patients with gastric pancreatic rests.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Background:
- Ectopic pancreas is pancreatic tissue found outside its normal location.
- Gastric pancreatic rests can present with symptoms requiring intervention.
Observation:
- This study reviewed four patients with ectopic pancreatic tissue in the stomach.
- All patients underwent laparoscopic resection for gastric pancreatic rests.
Findings:
- Laparoscopic gastric wedge resection was performed on four patients.
- All patients were discharged on postoperative day 3 with no complications.
Implications:
- Laparoscopic gastric wedge resection is a safe and effective treatment for symptomatic gastric pancreatic rests.
- Minimally invasive surgery provides a viable option for managing ectopic pancreatic tissue in the stomach.