Sphincter of Oddi Syndrome
Sphincter of Oddi syndrome is mechanistically the same problem as other bile obstructions — obstruction by sludge or stone at a critical drainage point. The sphincter of Oddi is a valve at the point where the bile duct and pancreatic duct…
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Sphincter of Oddi syndrome is mechanistically the same problem as other bile obstructions — obstruction by sludge or stone at a critical drainage point. The sphincter of Oddi is a valve at the point where the bile duct and pancreatic duct meet and empty into the small intestine. When sludge or micro-stones obstruct the sphincter of Oddi, pressure backs up into both the bile duct and pancreatic duct.