Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction refers to a group of functional disorders leading to abdominal pain due to dysfunction of the Sphincter of Oddi: functional...

The sphincter of Oddi (also hepatopancreatic sphincter or Glisson's sphincter), abbreviated as SO, is a muscular valve that in some animals, including...

the biliary outlet into the duodenum just as increased tonus of that outlet sphincter of Oddi, the backed-up bile can cause pancreatic injury with abdominal...

chronic mesenteric ischemia, symptomatic gallstone disease, sphincter of Oddi dysfunction, biliary dyskinesia, or gallbladder cancer, Crohn’s disease...

Suspected injury to bile ducts either as a result of trauma or of iatrogenic origin Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction Chronic pancreatitis is currently a controversial...

duct (choledocholithiasis), biliary or papillary strictures, sphincter of Oddi dysfunction, bile leaks, and others. In addition, it is commonly performed...

recognized. Acute liver failure is defined as "the rapid development of hepatocellular dysfunction, specifically coagulopathy and mental status changes (encephalopathy)...

10% of postcholecystectomy cases. The pain associated with postcholecystectomy syndrome is usually ascribed to either sphincter of Oddi dysfunction or...

constant contraction of the lower esophageal sphincter. Dilation of the esophagus results in difficulty swallowing. Retention of food bolus is also noted...

constitute fatty liver changes. There are 2 main types of fatty liver disease (FLD): Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) (previously...

internal anal sphincter Short-segment Hirschsprung's disease Chagas disease Hereditary internal sphincter myopathy Inefficient relaxation of the striated...

composed of stratified squamous epithelium, lamina propria, and muscularis mucosae. At the end of the esophagus is the lower esophageal sphincter, which...

The most common cause of non-healing is spasming of the internal anal sphincter muscle which results in impaired blood supply to the anal mucosa. The...

these, 9% are symptomatic, depending on the competence of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). 95% of these are "sliding" hiatal hernias, in which the LES...

Metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is the name adopted in 2023 for the condition previously known as non-alcoholic fatty...

volume of stool in the rectum of any consistency). Fecal impaction is a common result of neurogenic bowel dysfunction and causes immense discomfort and...

Dodds WJ, Toouli J, Arndorfer RC (October 1988). "Effects of morphine on the human sphincter of Oddi". Gut. 29 (10): 1402–7. doi:10.1136/gut.29.10.1402. PMC 1434014...

located between the internal and external anal sphincter and drain into the anal canal. If the outlet of these glands becomes blocked, an abscess can form...

gallbladder), possibly as a consequence of dysfunction of the biliary tree and the sphincter of Oddi. Acute episodes of biliary pain may be induced or exacerbated...

may reoccur. Because of the high incidence of internal anal sphincter thickening with the disorder, it is thought to be a disorder of that muscle or that...

inflammation of abnormal pouches—diverticula—that can develop in the wall of the large intestine. Symptoms typically include lower abdominal pain of sudden...

and -logía "study of") is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. The digestive system consists of the gastrointestinal...

certain asthma medicines. Acid reflux is due to poor closure of the lower esophageal sphincter, which is at the junction between the stomach and the esophagus...

symptoms. Severe complications of a ruptured appendix include widespread, painful inflammation of the inner lining of the abdominal wall and sepsis. Appendicitis...

Abnormal gallbladder function and/or blood flow Gall stones Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction Hiatal hernia Cardiac bridge (Coronary occluding reflexes triggered...

lower esophageal sphincter An esophageal motility disorder can also be secondary to other diseases. For example, it may be a result of CREST syndrome,...

anal leakage (leakage of liquid olestra through the anal sphincter). Lindkvist B (14 November 2013). "Diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency"...

cholangitis) obstruction, perforation, fistula of biliary tract (bile duct) spasm of sphincter of Oddi biliary cyst biliary atresia ICD-10 codes K70-K77:...

Ileus is a disruption of the normal propulsive ability of the intestine. It can be caused by lack of peristalsis or by mechanical obstruction. The word...

Peritonitis is inflammation of the localized or generalized peritoneum, the lining of the inner wall of the abdomen and cover of the abdominal organs. Symptoms...