Sphincteroplasty and pancreas divisum

October 16, 2005

Hi,

Someone on one of the UK boards has asked about this. Anyone with

personal experience? Other than referring to websites I don't know

what to say. Someone will probably answer this patient but the number

of users is naturally smaller than of this support board.

Thanks,

Fliss (UK)

October 16, 2005

Hi Fliss,

After numerous stent placements with no success, I opted for the

sphincteroplasty on my pancreatic duct. I was diagnosed with

pancreas divisum in November of 2001. I had the surgery in August

of 2002 and it gave me an extra month before I started to have

attacks again. Seems now I have scar tissue and I still suffer

attacks every 8-10 weeks that require a 4-5 day hospital stay. I

knew that this would be a last option for me personally and if I had

to do it over again I would. I was out of work for about 8 weeks and

had an incision from my breastbone to below my belly button. Also

had a nasal and a j-tube while in the hospital, the nasal tube was a

little aggrevating and my throat a little sore once it was removed

and I was lucky to not go home with the j-tube. If I were this

person I would say go for it. Since every case is so different

maybe they will have success. Take care,

Judy

Wakefield, VA

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