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Pancreas divisum

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Digestive system
Endocrine glands
Endocrine glands
Pancreas
Pancreas
Treatment

If a person has symptoms of this condition or has had recurrent pancreatitis, surgical bypass or reconstruction of the malformed pancreatic ducts may be indicated to relieve obstruction.


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Expectations (prognosis)

The probable outcome is good with treatment.


Complications

The main complication of pancreas divisum is pancreatitis.


Calling your health care provider

Call for an appointment with your health care provider if symptoms of this disorder develop.


Review Date: 08/02/2005
Reviewed By: Courtney W. Houchen, M.D., Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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