The sphincter of Oddi is a muscle that empties and closes to let bile and pancreatic juice stream between the pancreas and the small intestine. In the sphincter of Oddi dysfunction, the sphincter muscle does not empty at times, which results in a blockage of digestive juices and intense distress in the abdomen. This treatment is usually done with medications or a procedure known as sphincterotomy.
Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction - Risk Factors, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction is a rare disorder characterized by pancreatitis and obstructive jaundice. The article presents its causes and treatments.
