The pancreas is an oblong flattened gland, about six inches long, located deep in the abdomen, sandwiched between the stomach and the spine. It has five main parts – the tail, body, neck, head and ...

The best treatment of a duodenal-enteric leak with peritonitis after pancreas transplant is re-laparotomy with primary repair of the enteric leak, whether it be at the anastomosis or at one of the ...

The pancreas is a wing-shaped gland that extends from the duodenum (the upper portion of the small intestine) to the spleen. It serves both digestive and endocrine functions. The pancreas aids in ...

An annular pancreas is a rare congenital deformity (one that you are born with) that affects the pancreas. It happens when your pancreas doesn’t develop as it should. Instead, a ring of extra ...

In vitro and in vivo antitumor activities of a small and novel synthetic molecule: A potential therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma. Background: Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) allows for ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Early research showed nasoduodenal tube delivery of amifostine may help protect the duodenum during radiation ...

Pancreas divisum is the most common pancreatic disorder that develops before birth. This congenital condition affects less than 10% of people, but only about 5% experience symptoms. Usually, a case of ...