pancreas divisum is a common congenital anomaly (an anomaly that is present at birth) of the pancreatic duct(s). the pancreas is a deep-seated organ located behind the stomach. one of its functions is to produce enzymes that are important for the digestion of food in the intestine. the digestive enzymes in the form of digestive juice drain from the pancreas via the pancreatic duct into the duodenum (the upper portion of the small intestine) where they aid in digesting food.
what is pancreas divisum?