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Pancreatic Divisum Causing Recurrent Pancreatitis in an 8-Year-Old Child

of fusion between the two ducts; in Type 2, the ventral duct is completely absent; and in Type 3 (incomplete PD), wherein there is a small communication between the two… Click to show full abstract

of fusion between the two ducts; in Type 2, the ventral duct is completely absent; and in Type 3 (incomplete PD), wherein there is a small communication between the two ducts.[4] The inadequate drainage of the pancreas through the small dorsal duct through minor papilla results in the spectrum of diseases – relapsing acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, and pancreatic pain.[2] However, only 5% of the population becomes symptomatic for reasons unknown.[3]

Keywords: pancreatic divisum; causing recurrent; recurrent pancreatitis; divisum causing; pancreatitis; pancreatitis year

Journal Title: Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
Year Published: 2022

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