Development of the human pancreas and its vasculature—an integrated review covering anatomical, embryological, histological, and molecular aspects

BM Henry, B Skinningsrud, K Saganiak… - Annals of Anatomy …, 2019 - Elsevier
Objectives The aim of this study was to provide a comprehensive overview of the clinically
relevant anatomical and histological aspects of the development of the human pancreas,
with emphasis on the vascularization of the gland. Methods A comprehensive search on the
relevant aspects of pancreatic biology was performed through the main electronic databases
up to August 2017. Data from all relevant articles was gathered, analyzed and included in
this narrative review. Results This review outlines the main topics on embryology, anatomy …