The controversy of whether abnormalities in sphincter of Oddi motility result in clinical syndromes has not been totally resolved. Part of the difficulty has been inability to document normal and ...

A similar effect has been postulated on the smooth muscles in the gastrointestinal tract. In this study the motility of the sphincter of Oddi and the common bile duct pressure as determined by ...

Tests that can establish the etiology of an attack of acute pancreatitis include endoscopic ultrasound ... testing such as ERCP with sphincter of Oddi manometry should be considered.

India has 29 states with at least 720 districts comprising of approximately 6 lakh villages, and over 8200 cities and towns. Indian postal department has allotted a unique postal code of pin code ...

identify estrogen receptor 1-expressing neurons (ESR1+) in Barrington's nucleus as key regulators coordinating both bladder contraction and the relaxation of the external urethral sphincter. Using ...

The artificial urinary sphincter significantly improves mental health by reducing anxiety, depression, and enhancing self-esteem in men with stress urinary incontinence. Post-treatment, urinary ...

This can help your provider diagnose conditions that affect your stomach and digestive tract. More formally known as an upper endoscopy with biopsy, this invasive test is done if your healthcare ...

During a physical examination, a doctor may check the strength of the anal sphincter muscle using a gloved finger inserted into the rectum. Other tests may be helpful in identifying the cause of ...