Pancreas divisum. Diagnosis, clinical significance, and management alternatives

Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 1995 Jan;5(1):145-70.

Abstract

Pancreas divisum patients make up a small but problematic portion of ERCP cases. Minor papilla cannulation techniques have been refined. Recurrent pancreatitis patients generally will benefit from minor papilla therapy. Methods to select patients who are likely to respond to invasive therapy and further study need validation. Clinicians and endoscopists are strongly encouraged to be cautious and conservative with this patient group until stronger data indicate optimal management schemes.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Catheterization*
  • Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde*
  • Cholecystectomy*
  • Humans
  • Pancreas / abnormalities*
  • Pancreatectomy*
  • Pancreatic Diseases* / congenital
  • Pancreatic Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Pancreatic Diseases* / therapy
  • Pancreatic Ducts / abnormalities
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Sphincterotomy, Endoscopic*
  • Stents*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*