| The donor duodenum, which remains attached to the donor pancreas, is attached to the recipients small bowel, to allow the digestive enzymes produced by the donor pancreas to drain into the small intestine. |
Review Date: July 11, 2001
Reviewed By: Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team
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