Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction (SOD) is a pathological syndrome that is usually classified into the biliary type or the pancreatic type according to the Milwaukee criteria. However, this classification ...

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 report about sphincter of oddi hypomotility and sphincter of oddi dilation was relatively rare. Whether sphincter of oddi hypomotility and duodenal-biliary reflux existed in these patients and if ...

Does Sildenafil Reduce Sphincter of Oddi Pressure in Patients Undergoing ERCP for Suspected Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction? San Diego, California; Tuesday, May 20, 2008 -- A number of interesting and ...

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 ...

This article reviews the role of MRI in the evaluation of benign pancreatic disease. Although MRI and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) are most often used to evaluate the liver and ...

The standard of care for the extraction of bile duct stones, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with sphincterotomy, is associated with a risk of short-term mortality. Endoscopic ...