Summary
The anatomy of the choledochoduodenal area in man is outlined. The role of sphincterotomy in pancreatitis and exploration of the common bile duct is discussed.
A mechanism by which obstruction to the pancreatic duct may follow non-function of the gall-bladder is outlined and its implication discussed.
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Doporto, J.M. The anatomical basis for sphincterotomy. Ir. J. Med. Sc. 40, 427–433 (1965). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02976589
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