Pancreatic part of bile duct
Pars pancreatica ductus biliaris
- Related terms: Pancreatic part of biliary duct
Definition
The pancreatic part of the bile duct (Intrapancreatic; retropancreatic portion of the common bile duct) refers to the segment of the common bile duct (CBD) that passes through or behind the head of the pancreas before joining the main pancreatic duct (duct of Wirsung) at the ampulla of Vater to enter the second part of the duodenum.
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