Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction: Introduction
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Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction refers to structural or functional disorders involving the biliary sphincter that may result in impedance of bile and pancreatic juice flow. Up to 20% of patients with continued pain after cholecystectomy and 10–20% of patients with idiopathic recurrent pancreatitis may suffer from sphincter of Oddi dysfunction. This condition is more prevalent among middle-aged women for unclear reasons
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Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction produces acute pancreatitis in the possum.
BACKGROUND Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction has been implicated as a cause of various forms of acute pancreatitis. However, there is no direct evidence to show that sphincter of Oddi dysfunction can cause obstruction of trans-sphincteric flow resulting in acute pancreatitis. AIMS To determine if induced sphincter of Oddi spasm can produce trans-sphincteric obstruction and, in combination with st...
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تاریخ انتشار 2015