Pancreas divisum: endoscopic therapy.
Pancreas divisum is a common congenital variation that can be associated with pancreatic disease. Symptomatic patients with divisum must be classified according to clinical presentation and morphologic findings. Response to endoscopic therapy is best in patients with ARP, of whom 75% benefit. Results in patients with chronic pancreatitis and pain but without objective pancreatitis are mixed, and patients should be carefully selected.
Cohen
S A
SA
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and Division of Gastroenterology, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, New York, USA.
Siegel
J H
JH
D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis; D016145:Endoscopy, Digestive System / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D010179:Pancreas / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*