Korean J Hepatobiliary Pancreat Surg.  2012 Feb;16(1):43-45. 10.14701/kjhbps.2012.16.1.43.

Laparoscopic treatment of annular pancreas in adults: report of a case

• Noh TH
• Lee SE
• Park JM

• KMID: 1434611
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14701/kjhbps.2012.16.1.43

Abstract

The annular pancreas in adults is a rare congenital anomaly that is detected after development of complications, such as gastric outlet obstruction, recurrent pancreatitis, and peptic ulcer. Duodenal bypass is the procedure of choice for treating duodenal obstruction caused by the annular pancreas in both children and adults. Duodenoduodenostomy is routinely performed in neonates and children. In adults, duodenojejunostomy or gastrojejunostomy are recommended, because the duodenum is less mobile. We report a case of annular pancreas in a 33-year-old male that was successfully treated with laparoscopic gastrojejunostomy.

Keyword

Annular pancreas; Duodenal bypass; Laparoscopy; Gastrojejunostomy

MeSH Terms

Adult
Child
Duodenal Obstruction
Duodenum
Gastric Bypass
Gastric Outlet Obstruction
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Laparoscopy
Male
Pancreas
Pancreatic Diseases
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pancreas
Pancreatic Diseases

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