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 Ampulla of Vater - definition of Ampulla of Vater in Encyclopedia
The Ampulla of Vater is the part of the duodenum where the common bile duct empties into the second part of the duodenum, so named because it has the appearance of an ampulla.
It is named after Abraham Vater (1684-1751), a German anatomist who first published a description of it in 1720.
Ampulla of Vater - definition of Ampulla of Vater in Encyclopedia
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 Ampulla of Vater -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
It is named after Abraham Vater (1684-1751), a German (An expert in anatomy) anatomist who first published a description of it in 1720.
Ampulla of Vater -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
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 Scientific Publications of the DCP: Bibliography 2000
Report of the consensus meeting organized by the European Society of Gynecological Oncology (ESGO).
Atlas of Tumor Pathology: Tumors of the Gallbladder, Extrahepatic Bile Ducts, and Ampulla of Vater.
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 Pancreatic Cancer
This pancreatic duct merges with the bile duct from the liver at the Ampulla of Vater before entering the small intestine.
The enzymes; water and salt flow through the pancreatic ducts into the duodenum.
The enzymes aid in the digestion of proteins, starches, sugars, and fats.
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