Portal Annular Pancreas (PAP): an Underestimated Devil in Pancreatic Surgery —Systematic Review of Literature and Case Report

ConclusionIt is of utmost importance for pancreatic surgeons to diligently look for and identify PAP in the preoperative imaging. Additional imaging in the form of MRCP helps to define abnormal pancreatic ductal anatomy. Surgeons need to be cognisant of pancreatic stump management in patients with PAP to reduce associated higher rates of POPF.
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research