Meaning of pancreatic duct

1. The pancreatic duct is responsible for transporting digestive enzymes from the pancreas to the small intestine.
2. A blockage in the pancreatic duct can cause pancreatitis.
3. The surgeon will need to carefully dissect the pancreatic duct during the operation.
4. The pancreatic duct joins with the bile duct before emptying into the duodenum.
5. The doctor suspects a tumor in the pancreatic duct based on the imaging results.
6. The pancreatic duct can become inflamed due to chronic alcohol consumption.
7. A stent may be placed in the pancreatic duct to keep it open and allow for proper drainage.
8. The pancreatic duct is lined with specialized cells that secrete digestive enzymes.
9. Damage to the pancreatic duct can lead to malabsorption of nutrients.
10. The patient experienced severe pain as a result of a stone blocking the pancreatic duct.