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[Portal annular pancreas].

E A Akhtanin¹, A A Goev¹, A G Kriger¹

¹Vishnevsky National Medical Research Center for Surgery of Healthcare Ministry of Russia, Moscow, Russia.

|December 19, 2018

Summary

Annular pancreas is a rare congenital anomaly where pancreatic tissue encircles the duodenum. This review covers the clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, and surgical management of this uncommon condition.

Keywords:

annular pancreas pancreas portal annular pancreas

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Pediatric Surgery
Medical Malformations

Background:

Annular pancreas is a rare congenital anomaly.
It involves the circumferential involvement of an anatomical structure, most commonly the duodenum.
Portal vein involvement is a less frequent variant.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the clinical picture, diagnosis, and surgical treatment of annular pancreas.
To highlight the variations in anatomical involvement.

Main Methods:

Literature review of cases and existing studies on annular pancreas.
Analysis of clinical presentations, diagnostic modalities, and surgical outcomes.

Main Results:

Annular pancreas most frequently involves the duodenum.
Portal vein involvement represents a less common but significant variant.
The article discusses the spectrum of clinical issues and treatment strategies.

Conclusions:

Annular pancreas requires a thorough understanding of its varied presentations.
Accurate diagnosis and tailored surgical approaches are crucial for patient management.
Further research into less common variants like portal vein involvement is warranted.