Pancreas divisum and spincterotomy-what are the risks?

[kygirl59]

I just found out that I have pancreas divisum and they may do a minor ampulla spincterotomy.  The doc says there are pretty significant risks with pancreatitis, etc.  Anybody else had this and what was the outcome?  How high are the risks?
Right now I am taking pancreatic enzymes and he said if they work, that will confirm that this is causing the problem.  So far they may be helping a little, but are making me really nauseated!!

Any thoughts?

[kygirl59]

How is the procedure done?  I have heard it can be done by endoscopy and surgically.  I didn't know enough about what he was going to do to ask questions and he mentioned several procedures; then I saw on the report that he sent to my PCP that he was going to do the minor ampulla sphincterotomy.  He told me if I do get pancreatitis that I will have to go into the hospital.

What symptoms were you having.  Sorry for so many questions but I haven't run across anyone who has had this.

Thanks!!

[Pattycake117]

I have pancreas divisum also, had that procedure done 15 months ago, I did have an attack of pancreatitis 2 days after procedure, toke the pain meds they sent me home with and was ok in about 8 hours. I have been seeing my gasto Doc. every 3 months for follow up. I am doing well.
Patty