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Sphincter of Oddi structure

Known as: Oddis Sphincter, Sphincter, Oddi's, Oddi Sphincter 
The sphincter of the hepatopancreatic ampulla within the duodenal papilla. The COMMON BILE DUCT and main pancreatic duct pass through this sphincter.
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Ampulla of VaterBile duct structureBlood supply aspectsEndoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography

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DuodenumGreater duodenal papilla structure

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Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Anal sphincter lacerations and upright delivery postures—a risk analysis from a randomized controlled trial
ObjectiveTo evaluate obstetric sphincter lacerations after a kneeling or sitting position at second stage of labor in a… 
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Preserved function of the Oddi sphincter after endoscopic papillary balloon dilation.
BACKGROUND/AIMS Endoscopic papillary balloon dilation (EPBD) is a safe and effective procedure for the treatment of bile duct… 
Review
2003
Review
2003
Preventing post-ERCP pancreatitis: where are we?
Acute pancreatitis still represents the most common complication after procedures involving Vater's papilla; the reported… 
2003
2003
Determination of sphincter of Oddi dysfunction in patients with prior normal manometry.
BACKGROUND Assessment of sphincter of Oddi motility by manometry is limited to a finite time period, and the presence of a motor… 
2001
2001
Topical application of nitrates onto the papilla of Vater: manometric and clinical results.
BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS Systemic administration of nitrates inhibits motility of the sphincter of Oddi (SO) but is hampered by… 
Review
1998
Review
1998
Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction and acute pancreatitis
Fifty years ago Lium et al stated that... “Acute pancreatitis is the result of ductal obstruction in an actively secreting… 
1994
1994
Intestinal dysmotility in patients with sphincter of oddi dysfunction
Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction (SOD) is associated with abdominal pain and is treated by sphincterotomy. Of 215 patients who… 
Highly Cited
1991
Highly Cited
1991
Permanent urethral stents for detrusor sphincter dyssynergia.
A series of 22 patients, most of whom had spinal injuries with detrusor sphincter dyssynergia, have had Medinvent Wallstents… 
1985
1985
Endoscopic manometry of the pancreatic duct and sphincter zone in patients with chronic pancreatitis
A possible mechanism for pain in alcohol-induced chronic pancreatitis is increased pancreatic duct pressure. A study has been… 
1956
1956
Surgical anatomy of the anal canal with special reference to the surgical importance of the internal sphincter and conjoint longitudinal muscle.
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