The sphincter of Oddi (also hepatopancreatic sphincter or Glisson's sphincter), abbreviated as SO, is a muscular valve that in some animals, including... 7 KB (671 words) - 20:37, 14 February 2024 |
Biliary dyskinesia (redirect from Sphincter of Oddi dyskinesia) 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... 6 KB (741 words) - 14:37, 8 September 2022 |
Functional dyspepsia (category Diseases of oesophagus, stomach and duodenum) chronic mesenteric ischemia, symptomatic gallstone disease, sphincter of Oddi dysfunction, biliary dyskinesia, or gallbladder cancer, Crohn’s disease... 65 KB (6,503 words) - 02:02, 23 April 2024 |
Liver failure (redirect from Hepatic dysfunction) recognized. Acute liver failure is defined as "the rapid development of hepatocellular dysfunction, specifically coagulopathy and mental status changes (encephalopathy)... 7 KB (584 words) - 07:42, 4 February 2024 |
10% of postcholecystectomy cases. The pain associated with postcholecystectomy syndrome is usually ascribed to either sphincter of Oddi dysfunction or... 9 KB (860 words) - 10:40, 7 September 2023 |
constant contraction of the lower esophageal sphincter. Dilation of the esophagus results in difficulty swallowing. Retention of food bolus is also noted... 9 KB (850 words) - 15:52, 20 November 2023 |
Bowel obstruction (redirect from Causes of bowel obstruction) internal anal sphincter Short-segment Hirschsprung's disease Chagas disease Hereditary internal sphincter myopathy Inefficient relaxation of the striated... 35 KB (3,050 words) - 20:06, 29 April 2024 |
Steatohepatitis (category Diseases of liver) constitute fatty liver changes. There are 2 main types of fatty liver disease (FLD): Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) (previously... 6 KB (467 words) - 12:02, 13 March 2024 |
Hiatal hernia (redirect from Sliding hernias of the stomach) 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... 20 KB (2,211 words) - 01:34, 27 December 2023 |
Metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is the name adopted in 2023 for the condition previously known as non-alcoholic fatty... 129 KB (14,404 words) - 14:04, 30 April 2024 |
Fecal impaction (redirect from Impaction of intestine) volume of stool in the rectum of any consistency). Fecal impaction is a common result of neurogenic bowel dysfunction and causes immense discomfort and... 15 KB (1,790 words) - 07:52, 6 April 2024 |
Anal fistula (category Diseases of intestines) 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... 22 KB (2,759 words) - 18:49, 16 April 2024 |
Anal fissure (category Diseases of intestines) 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... 24 KB (2,570 words) - 11:37, 17 April 2024 |
Pancreatitis (redirect from Causes of pancreatitis) 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... 40 KB (3,959 words) - 10:29, 10 March 2024 |
Proctalgia fugax (category Diseases of intestines) 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... 9 KB (1,086 words) - 05:55, 26 April 2024 |
Diverticulitis (redirect from Causes of diverticulitis) inflammation of abnormal pouches—diverticula—that can develop in the wall of the large intestine. Symptoms typically include lower abdominal pain of sudden... 57 KB (5,614 words) - 07:24, 11 March 2024 |
Gastroenterology (section Scope of practice) and -logía "study of") is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. The digestive system consists of the gastrointestinal... 34 KB (3,611 words) - 07:10, 4 March 2024 |
Peritonitis (redirect from Causes of peritonitis) 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... 22 KB (2,107 words) - 22:36, 11 April 2024 |
Abnormal gallbladder function and/or blood flow Gall stones Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction Hiatal hernia Cardiac bridge (Coronary occluding reflexes triggered... 13 KB (1,305 words) - 06:09, 6 April 2024 |
Appendicitis (category Wikipedia articles in need of updating from October 2021) symptoms. Severe complications of a ruptured appendix include widespread, painful inflammation of the inner lining of the abdominal wall and sepsis. Appendicitis... 79 KB (8,350 words) - 05:01, 18 April 2024 |
Enteritis (redirect from Causes of enteritis) Enteritis is inflammation of the small intestine. It is most commonly caused by food or drink contaminated with pathogenic microbes, such as Serratia,... 19 KB (1,909 words) - 11:30, 29 April 2024 |
Steatorrhea (category Diseases of intestines) anal leakage (leakage of liquid olestra through the anal sphincter). Lindkvist B (14 November 2013). "Diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic exocrine insufficiency"... 13 KB (1,432 words) - 01:33, 23 March 2024 |
Eosinophilic esophagitis (category CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of January 2024) to esophageal dysfunction. Eosinophil-predominant inflammation on esophageal biopsy, characteristically consisting of a peak value of ≥15 eosinophils... 32 KB (3,690 words) - 15:37, 1 February 2024 |
Esophageal motility disorder (category Diseases of oesophagus, stomach and duodenum) lower esophageal sphincter An esophageal motility disorder can also be secondary to other diseases. For example, it may be a result of CREST syndrome,... 7 KB (622 words) - 20:12, 17 February 2024 |