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Symptomatic adult annular pancreas
Yi-Cheng Chen1, Chun-Nan Yeh, Jeng-Hwei Tseng
1Department of Hepatogastroenterology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan. yicheng@cgmh.org.tw
Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
|April 19, 2003
Summary
Annular pancreas, a rare condition in adults, typically presents with symptoms. Advances in imaging now allow for preoperative diagnosis, improving surgical planning and outcomes for this congenital anomaly.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Annular pancreas is a congenital anomaly where pancreatic tissue encircles the duodenum.
- It is most commonly diagnosed in neonates and infants, with adult cases being rare and often symptomatic.
Observation:
- This report details two cases of symptomatic adult annular pancreas diagnosed at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital.
- Historically, diagnosis relied on upper gastrointestinal radiography and surgical confirmation.
Findings:
- Modern imaging modalities have significantly improved the ability to diagnose annular pancreas preoperatively.
- Surgical approaches are tailored to the specific presentation and extent of the pancreatic annulus.
Implications:
- Improved preoperative diagnosis facilitates better surgical planning for symptomatic adult annular pancreas.
- Understanding the evolution of diagnostic and surgical techniques is crucial for managing this rare condition.