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Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery
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(12): 241-244, 2012.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-418600
ABSTRACT
The human sphincter of Oddi has been known for more than a century.The sphincter regulates periodic discharge of bile and pancreatic juice and their directional flow.Research on the sphincter is still inadequate,especially on how to accurately evaluate its function,dysfunction and effective treatment.In recent years,advances in anatomy,regulation and improvements in investigation have deepened our understanding of diagnosis and treatment of sphincter of Oddi dysfunction. This paper summarizes the new developments in this field.