In conclusion, patients with biliary sphincter of Oddi disorder may be managed with a combination of endoscopic sphincterotomy (performed in those with dilated common bile duct) and medical therapy ...

This session of the program addressed 2 important clinical topics: sphincter of Oddi dysfunction and restenosis of the biliary sphincter following sphincterotomy. Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction as an ...

The Sphincter of Oddi (SO) plays a vital role in maintaining the normal bile duct pressure, promoting gallbladder excretion and preventing from reflux. When sphincter of Oddi dysfunction (SOD) occurs, ...

Disorders of gastrointestinal motility are frequently seen in clinical practice. Apart from motility disorders, factors leading to lowered visceroperception thresholds are recognized as commonly ...

IN recent years, surgeons who operate upon patients for biliary-tract disease have become increasingly aware of the significant role of obstruction of the common duct at the sphincter of Oddi. This ...

One of the British Crown Jewels is the Ampulla, which holds theholy oil used to anoint a new monarch during a coronation. Anotherampulla inside us issues fluids less exalted but more important tolife.

In 1949 Trommald and Seabrook, 1 of Portland, Oregon, called attention to benign stenosis of the lower end of the common duct as a pathologic lesion associated with gallstones and common-duct ...