Transduodenal Sphincterotomy:

Terms Related to Transduodenal Sphincterotomy

• Oddis Sphincter

  The sphincter of the hepatopancreatic ampulla within the duodenal papilla. The COMMON BILE DUCT and main pancreatic duct pass through this sphincter.

• Hepatopancreatic Ampulla

  The hepatopancreatic ampulla. A dilation of the duodenal papilla that is the opening of the juncture of the common bile duct and the main pancreatic ...

• FI-6934

  A specific decapeptide obtained from the skin of Hila caerulea, an Australian amphibian. Caerulein is similar in action and composition to CHOLECYSTOKININ. It stimulates gastric, ...