Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction associated with choledochal cyst.
J Gastroenterol Hepatol
; 16(2): 230-4, 2001 Feb.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11207909
ABSTRACT
The pathophysiology of choledochal cysts remains unclear, although an association with anomalous pancreato-biliary junction and the reflux of pancreatic enzymes into the biliary tree is known. Sphincter of Oddi (SO) manometry was performed in three patients with choledochal cysts. All patients exhibited an elevated basal pressure diagnostic of sphincter of Oddi dysfunction. Two patients exhibited anomalous pancreato-biliary junction. This report suggests an association between the choledochal cyst and sphincter of Oddi dysfunction, and may suggest that SO dysfunction plays a role in choledochal cyst formation.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Choledochal Cyst
/
Common Bile Duct Diseases
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Sphincter of Oddi
Type of study:
Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Female
/
Humans
/
Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
/
Oceania
Language:
En
Journal:
J Gastroenterol Hepatol
Journal subject:
GASTROENTEROLOGIA
Year:
2001
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Australia