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Head of pancreas

Known as: of head pancreas, Head of the Pancreas, Caput pancreatis 
That portion of the pancreas lying in the concavity of the duodenum.(On-line Medical Dictionary)
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Pancreas

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Structure of uncinate process of pancreas

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2013
2013
Impact of portal vein invasion and resection length in pancreatoduodenectomy on the survival rate of pancreatic head cancer.
BACKGROUND/AIMS A positive surgical margin is a poor prognosis factor. Resection of the invaded portal vein (PV) may be necessary… 
Review
2011
Review
2011
[Pancreatoduodenectomy--past, present and future].
Pancreatico-duodenectomy represents one of the most important and complex surgical digestive procedure. Although rarely performed… 
Review
2011
Review
2011
Непосредственные и отдаленные результаты хирургического и эндоскопического лечения больных хроническим головчатым панкреатитом
The work is based on the analysis of complex examination and treatment of 39 patients with chronic capitate pancreatitis. All… 
2005
2005
Aneurysmal dilatation of the portal vein: A case diagnosed by real-time ultrasonography
A case of aneurysmal dilatation of the portal vein is reported. A real-time ultrasound study showed a cystic mass behind the… 
1986
1986
Periampullary and pancreatic head carcinoma: facts and factors influencing mortality, survival, and quality of postoperative life.
From September 1983 to December 1985 40 patients from a total of 55 with periampullary and pancreatic head carcinoma underwent… 
1985
1985
Obstructive jaundice due to multiple myeloma of the pancreatic head: CT evaluation.
Extraskeletal spread of multiple myeloma is common and may cause jaundice due to hepatic infiltration. Less commonly, involvement… 
1982
1982
Radiologic Assessment of Resectability of Carcinoma of the Head of the Pancreas
Twenty-four patients with probably resectable carcinoma of the head of the pancreas were examined by means of CT, ERCP and US and… 
1978
1978
Endoscopic cytology of the esophagus, stomach and pancreas.
Cytology and biopsy under direct vision using a fiberscope as microscopic diagnostic procedures for carcinoma of the esophagus… 
1977
1977
Pancreaticoduodenal artery aneurysm simulating carcinoma of the head of the pancreas.
Aneurysms of the pancreaticoduodenal arcades, although uncommon, may rupture and produce symptoms similar to those of pancreatic… 
1954
1954
Varying relations of the common bile duct with the posterior face of the pancreatic head in Negroes and white persons.
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