TY - JOUR
T1 - Nomal structure, variations, and anomalies of the pancreaticobiliary ducts of Koreans
T2 - A nationwide cooperative prospective study
AU - Kim, Hong Ja
AU - Kim, Myung Hwan
AU - Lee, Sung Koo
AU - Seo, Dong Wan
AU - Kim, Yong Tae
AU - Lee, Dong Ki
AU - Song, Si Young
AU - Roe, Im Hwan
AU - Kim, Jin Hong
AU - Chung, Jae Bock
AU - Kim, Chang Duck
AU - Shim, Chan Sup
AU - Yoon, Yong Bum
AU - Yang, Ung Suk
AU - Kang, Jin Kyung
AU - Min, Young Il
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PY - 2002/6
Y1 - 2002/6
N2 - Background: This study evaluated the normal pancreaticobiliary dycts of Koreans and assessed the frequency and pattern of variations and anomalies of these structures. Methods: A prospective, nationwide multicenter study was performed in which 10 university hospitals in Korea participated from March 1997 to June 1999. A total 10,243 patients undergoing ERCP were enrolled. Results: The mean (SD) maximal and midportion diameters in millimeters of the common hepatic duct were, respectively, 6.1 (1.8) and 5.3 (1.6). The mean maximal and midportion diameters (mm) of the common bile duct were, respectively, 6.4 (1.8) and 5.5 (1.7).The mean maximal and midportion diameters (mm) of the main pancreatic duct in the head, body and tail were, respectively, 3.2 (1.1), 2.7 (1.0), and 2.5 (2.3); and, respectively, 2.2 (0.9), 1.6 (0.7) and 1.4 (0.6). Pancreaticobiliary duct diameters for patients above the age of 40 were greater than those of patients less than 40 years of age (p < 0.05). The frequency of choledochal cyst and anomalous union of the pancreaticobiliary ducts were, respectively, 0.32% and 4.1%. Pancreas divisum and annular pancreas were found, respectively, in 0.49% and 0.05%. Conclusions: A knowledge of normal pancreaticobiliary ductal structures as well as the frequency and pattern of variations including anomalies is essential for the diagnosis and treatment of pancreaticobiliary disorders.
AB - Background: This study evaluated the normal pancreaticobiliary dycts of Koreans and assessed the frequency and pattern of variations and anomalies of these structures. Methods: A prospective, nationwide multicenter study was performed in which 10 university hospitals in Korea participated from March 1997 to June 1999. A total 10,243 patients undergoing ERCP were enrolled. Results: The mean (SD) maximal and midportion diameters in millimeters of the common hepatic duct were, respectively, 6.1 (1.8) and 5.3 (1.6). The mean maximal and midportion diameters (mm) of the common bile duct were, respectively, 6.4 (1.8) and 5.5 (1.7).The mean maximal and midportion diameters (mm) of the main pancreatic duct in the head, body and tail were, respectively, 3.2 (1.1), 2.7 (1.0), and 2.5 (2.3); and, respectively, 2.2 (0.9), 1.6 (0.7) and 1.4 (0.6). Pancreaticobiliary duct diameters for patients above the age of 40 were greater than those of patients less than 40 years of age (p < 0.05). The frequency of choledochal cyst and anomalous union of the pancreaticobiliary ducts were, respectively, 0.32% and 4.1%. Pancreas divisum and annular pancreas were found, respectively, in 0.49% and 0.05%. Conclusions: A knowledge of normal pancreaticobiliary ductal structures as well as the frequency and pattern of variations including anomalies is essential for the diagnosis and treatment of pancreaticobiliary disorders.
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U2 - 10.1067/mge.2002.124635
DO - 10.1067/mge.2002.124635
M3 - Article
C2 - 12024146
AN - SCOPUS:19044380523
VL - 55
SP - 889
EP - 896
JO - Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
JF - Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
SN - 0016-5107
IS - 7
ER -