| Title | Physiology of the human sphincter of Oddi. | | Author(s) | Torsoli A | | Institution | Chair of Gastroenterology, University of Rome, Italy. | | Source | Endoscopy 1988 Aug.:166-70. | | MeSH | Ampulla of Vater
Humans
Manometry
Reference Values
Sphincter of Oddi
| | Abstract | During the last 25 years relevant data which contribute to the clarification of pancreatico-biliary sphincter function, have been derived from physiological and pharmacological studies, and from cinefluorographic and manometric observations in man. The human sphincter of Oddi appears to be a complex device, relatively independent of the duodenum and endowed with a primarily occluding action. Perendoscopic, pre- and post-operative sphincter of Oddi manometry has opened up new prospectives for a better definition of old concepts, such as biliary dyskinesia and post-cholecystectomy syndrome. In addition, manometric measurement may provide a more rational basis for sphincterotomy, and could allow endoscopists and surgeons to objectively evaluate the extent of sphincter splitting. | | Language | eng | | Pub Type(s) | Journal Article
Review
| | PubMed ID | 3049054 |
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