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| | Sherman S, Lehman GA. Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction: Diagnosis and Treatment. JOP. J Pancreas (Online) 2001; ... |
 | | The value of ERCP, SOM and sphincter ablation therapy was studied in 51 patients with idiopathic pancreatitis [39]. | | | The therapeutic approach in patients with SOD is aimed at reducing the resistance caused by the sphincter of Oddi to the flow of bile and/or pancreatic juice [7]. | | | In contrast, only 30-40% of patients with an elevated sphincter pressure treated by sham sphincterotomy or with a normal sphincter pressure treated by endoscopic sphincterotomy or sham sphincterotomy benefited from this therapy. |
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| | What is sphincter of oddi dysfunction and the symptoms? |
| | Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction is a condition in which the sphincter (located at the jumction of bile duct and duodenum) fails to relax appropriately. | | | Because Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction is a condition in which the sphincter fails to relax appropriately I was wondering because I have fibromyalgia which deals with muscles throughout the body that there could be some correlation between the two. | | | The Calan relaxed the sphincter muscle, preventing any more strictures or spasms. |
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http://www.medhelp.org/forums/gastro/messages/30148.html
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| | Sphincter |
| | The sphincter is a circular muscle that constricts a passage or closes a natural orifice. | | | That causes the detrusor muscle to contract and the sphincter mechanism to relax. | | | During urination, the detrusor contracts and the sphincter mechanism relaxes, allowing smooth outflow of urine. |
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http://www.kegel-exercise.com/sphincter.html
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Inflatable artificial sphincter |
| | The artificial sphincter cuff will be not be inflated immediately after surgery to allow the tissues to heal. | | | This action will allow the sphincter to relax so that the person can urinate (or defecate). | | | It is very important for you to carry or wear medical identification to notify health care providers that you have a artificial sphincter. |
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003983.htm
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| | eMedicine - Artificial Urinary Sphincter : Article by Jong M Choe, MD, FACS† |
| | Artificial urinary sphincters should not be placed in patients with unrealistic expectations. | | | Follow-up care: The patient is instructed not to manipulate the sphincter for 6 weeks. | | | The tonicity of the contrast is approximately 290-310 mOsm/L, similar to human intracellular and extracellular fluid. |
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| | Dorlands Medical Dictionary |
| | (sfingk”tər-al´jə) [sphincter + -algia] pain in a sphincter muscle, as of the anus. | | | urethral s., external see musculus sphincter urethrae externus urethrae femininae and musculus sphincter urethrae externus urethrae masculinae. | | | (sfingk´tər-o-skōp”) [sphincter + -scope] a speculum for inspecting the anal sphincter. |
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| | Sphincter of Oddi |
| | The diagnostic test of choice is a pressure study (manometry) of the sphincter. | | | Manometry is done with a catheter that is passed into the sphincter through an endoscope that has been placed into the upper intestine, or duodenum. | | | I've had acute pancreatitis several times and now my doctors are looking into this "oddi." It's such a strange word, and I can't find a meaning for it. |
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| | University Surgeons - Artificial Anal Sphincter |
| | Surgical procedures on the anal canal for a variety of conditions (hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas) may result in cutting of the anal sphincter muscle and incontinence. | | | A colostomy is a good alternative to control stool when no other methods have been effective and the incontinence causes significant problems with work and/or social activities. | | | Kegel exercises are repetitive efforts to tighten the anal sphincter muscles in an effort to strengthen them and make them more effective. |
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| | UpToDate Clinical manifestations and diagnosis of sphincter of Oddi dysfunction |
| | The muscle fibers of the sphincter pancreaticus are interlocked with those of the sphincter choledochus in a figure eight pattern. | | | Although the pancreatic and biliary sphincter portions of the SO can be distinguished anatomically, their manometric features are similar and a direct anatomic and manometric correlation has not been established. | | | A circular aggregate of muscle fibers known as the sphincter choledochus (or sphincter of Boyden) maintains resistance to bile flow, and thereby permits filling of the gallbladder during fasting and prevents retrograde reflux of duodenal contents into the biliary tree. |
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| | MUSC DDC - Diseases: Pancreas & Biliary Tree |
| | The normal gallbladder contracts through muscular activity in response to food, forcing bile through its exit channel (the cystic duct) and into the bile duct for passage into the intestine (through the sphincter of Oddi or the papilla of Vater). | | | Dysfunction can be recognized by a special technique during ERCP, called sphincter of Oddi manometry (SOM). | | | Thus, this condition should be approached and managed with considerable care. |
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http://www.ddc.musc.edu/ddc_pub/digestiveProbs/diseases/pancBiliary/sphincterOddi.htm
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| | Treating the Anal Sphincter |
| | There is evidence that hemorrhoid sufferers have increased tightness of the anal sphincter, and some studies are showing that a variety of anal sphincter-relaxing remedies may promote improvement in prolapsed internal hemorrhoids and thrombosed external hemorrhoids, possibly avoiding surgery, or make it possible to to use techniques short of scalpel hemorrhoidectomy. | | | ANAL FISSURES have been found to be associated with increased anal sphincter muscle tone, and the research demonstrating fissure healing with calcium channel blockers and other agents may be applicable to external hemorrhoids...... | | | The most interesting development in medicinal treatment of hemorrhoids has to do with the use of agents that relax the anal sphincter. |
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| | Sphincter - Rules of Play |
| | ie the objective of Sphincter is to tame. | | | This is true for all the tame / fail conditions. | | | This will mean they have to play from their EndZone and have no other option. |
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| | Sphincter - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | A sphincter is a ring-like muscle which normally maintains constriction of a natural body passage or orifice and which relaxes as required by normal physiological functioning. | | | Pyloric sphincter, at the lower end of the stomach | | | Etymology: from late Latin sphincter, from Greek sphinkter, band, contractile muscle, from sphingein, to bind tight. |
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| | anatomical sphincter - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about anatomical sphincter |
| | Ring of muscle, such as is found at various points in the alimentary canal, that contracts and relaxes to open and close the canal and control the movement of food. | | | The external anal sphincter closes the anus&; the internal anal sphincter constricts the rectum&; the sphincter vesicae controls the urethral orifice of the bladder. | | | The pyloric sphincter, at the base of the stomach, controls the release of the gastric contents into the duodenum. |
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| | Rectum, anus, and anal sphincter |
| | Eventually the pressure on the rectum wall causes the anal sphincter to relax, allowing stool to pass out of the body through the anus. | | | The anal sphincter is a ring of muscles at the opening of the anus. | | | The rectum connects the colon to the anus, which is the opening where stool exits the body through the anal sphincter. |
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http://www.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/str2218.asp
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| | Artificial anal sphincter |
| | Surgical treatment options include sphincter repair, sacral nerve stimulation, encirclement procedures, muscle transposition (dynamic graciloplasty), implantation with an artificial anal (bowel) sphincter, or diversion surgery (colostomy). | | | Consent - procedures for which the benefits and risks are uncertain | | | IPG066 Artificial anal sphincter - Information for people considering the procedure, and for the public |
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| | Urban Dictionary: sphincter |
| | Peter Goesinya always like to fuck Chuck because Chuck's sphincter muscle had been well trained and was always used at just the right time. | | | Circular muscle in the anus; can be developed in gay anal sex receivers to clamp down on the penis and give pleasure to the giver, often making them ejaculate, depending on the skill of the receiver. | | | i had to get 16 stitches in my sphincter because vitt did me up the arse |
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| | Lower esophageal sphincter (LES) |
| | The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a ring of muscle that forms a valve at the lower end of the esophagus, where it joins the stomach. | | | A weak lower esophageal sphincter is a major cause of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). | | | The LES remains closed except during swallowing, when it allows food to pass from the esophagus into the stomach. |
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| | Home Page |
| | This Sphincter Police website was born out of the realization that there is a vast group of individuals suffering from Sphincter Police disorder. | | | I'd also be interested in the way a conservative would see it through his or her more disciplined, and tightly controlled sphincters. | | | The idea of a sphincter police disorder diagnosis is a JOKE! |
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| | Urethral sphincter definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms |
| | External sphincter: A layer of muscle, called the urogenital diaphragm, supplies support for the contents of the pelvis and acts as the external urethral sphincter. | | | Urethral sphincter definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms | | | This sphincter cannot be willfully controlled but is under automatic (involuntary) control by the brain. |
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| | definition of sphincter |
| | As, Bladder, Close, Contraction, Muscle, Natural, Or, Sphincter, To, Which | | | A muscle which surrounds, and by its contraction tends to close, a natural opening; as, the sphincter of the bladder. | | | Of, pertaining to, or designating, a sphincter; as, a sphincter muscle. |
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| | Sphincter - Band page with free MP3 music downloads on SoundClick |
| | Sphincter used to be the band name for the longest time until the vocalist flexed his discretion and changed his name without the permission of the other members. | | | The Implement Project is a four-piece band consisting of students from the University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine. | | | The original name was thought (term used loosely) up by the bassist - Chrys Herrera. |
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| | Mighty Sphincter Interview |
| | The Kingdom of Heaven EP was such a different direction for the band, it was much more goth sounding than anything you had done previously. | | | For even more information on Mighty Sphincter click here | | | Any plans to do a reissue of all the Sphincter material? |
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