Korean J Gastrointest Endosc.  1996 Apr;16(2):277-283.

The Double Papilla of Vater

Abstract

The common bile duct and the duct of Wirsung cojoin at the level of the duodenum, forming the major. papilla of Vater. Existence of a double major papilla, i.e., two neighboring independent papillary structure:, is infrequent. In our endoscopy unit we have experienced one case of double papilla of Vater wherein canulation of the common bile duct and pancreatic duct could be accom plished through either orifice independently.

Keyword

Double papilla of vater

MeSH Terms

Common Bile Duct
Duodenum
Endoscopy
Pancreatic Ducts
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