ReviewLife (Basel, Switzerland)2023
Incidence and Clinical Implications of Anatomical Variations in the Pancreas and Its Ductal System: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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- The Blood Supply of the Human Pancreas: Anatomical and Surgical Considerations.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on the Prevalence of Variants in the Pancreaticobiliary Duct Junction and Its Association with Cancer.Biomedicines · 2025Review
- Chronic Pancreatitis and Pancreas Divisum: A Case Report of Recurrent Management Challenges.Cureus · 2025Article
- Prospective study on outcomes of endotherapy for pancreatic divisum in patients of recurrent acute pancreatitis.Endoscopy international open · 2025Article
- Pancreatic ultrasound: An update of measurements, reference values, and variations of the pancreas.Ultrasound international open · 2024Review
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Abstract
objectiveThis systematic review analyzes the anatomical variants in the pancreas and its ductal system to report on their association with pancreatic pathologies.
methodsWe conducted a search of the MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, CINAHL, and LILACS databases from their inception to July 2023. The methodological quality was assessed with the Anatomical Quality Assessment (AQUA) tool. Finally, the pooled prevalence was estimated using a random effects model.
results55 studies were found that met the eligibility criteria. The overall prevalence of pancreas divisum (PD) was 18% (95% CI = 15-21%). The prevalence of PD associated with pancreatitis was 30% (95% CI = 1-61%).
conclusionsAn anatomical variant of the pancreas such as PD may be the cause of bile duct obstruction, resulting in various clinical complications, such as pancreatitis. Hence, knowing this variant is extremely important for surgeons, especially for those who treat the gastroduodenal region.
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