Original Article

Some Experiences with Stenosis of the Sphincter of Oddi

Authors: JAMES A. KIRTLEY Jr. M.D., LAURENCE A. GROSSMAN M.D., DOUGLAS H. RIDDELL M.D.

Abstract

Stenosis at the sphincter or in the common duct may be a complication of cholelithiasis or may follow cholecystectomy. It seems likely that a certain percentage of patients having so-called “post-cholecystectomy symptoms” actually fall into this category. It suggests that the duct should be investigated for stenosis at the time of initial gallbladder surgery not to overlook this complication.

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