The main duct is the pancreatic duct which runs the length of the pancreas. It drains the pancreatic fluid from the gland and carries it to the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). The ...

The pancreas is a gland organ located behind the stomach that manufactures a cocktail of enzymes that are pumped into the duodenum. A duct also connects the duodenum to the gallbladder.

A novel approach developed by scientists, including Rice University chemist James Tour, could transform treatment for ...

These enzymes are delivered to the duodenum via the pancreatic duct, where they are activated. Our diet and lifestyle can significantly influence the pancreas's function and the development of ...

Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD A Whipple procedure (pancreaticoduodenectomy) is a complex surgery involving several ...

Through the endoscope, the physician can see the inside of the stomach and duodenum and inject dyes into the ducts in the biliary tree and pancreas so they can be seen on x-rays. A scope is guided ...

T1 Tumor limited to the pancreas and size <2 cm T2 Tumor limited to the pancreas and size 2–4 cm T3 Tumor limited to the pancreas and size >4 cm or invading duodenum or bile duct T4 Tumor ...

Eight patients with long standing intermittent abdominal pain were found to have solitary cysts in the head of the pancreas. These cysts were demonstrated by retrograde pancreatography but could ...