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  • Anatomy
  • Surgical Anatomy
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • The accessory pancreatic duct (APD) serves as a secondary drainage channel, potentially reducing pressure in the main pancreatic duct.
  • Variations in APD morphology and formation are not extensively documented but can hold significant clinical implications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore and categorize the diverse anatomical variations of the accessory pancreatic duct.
  • To analyze the termination patterns and patency of different accessory pancreatic duct types.

Main Methods:

  • Dissection of 40 adult human pancreas specimens with duodenum.
  • Injection of eosin dye to assess duct patency.
  • Detailed examination and photography of APD formation, tributaries, relations, and termination.

Main Results:

  • Long accessory pancreatic ducts were observed in 50% of specimens, followed by short and ansa types (22.5% each), and embryonic types (5%).
  • Patency rates varied: long ducts (75%), ansa type (44.4%), and short ducts (22.2%). Overall duct patency was 52.5%, with 42.5% obliterated.
  • The minor duodenal papilla was typically anterosuperior to the major papilla (85%), with an average distance of 2.35 cm.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the anatomical variations and patency of the accessory pancreatic duct is crucial.
  • This knowledge aids surgeons and endoscopists in effectively planning and executing diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.