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Research, Technology, Methods > therapeutics > surgery > endoscopy > digestive tract endoscopy > gastrointestinal endoscopy > endoscopic sphincterotomy
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Research, Technology, Methods > methodology > diagnostic techniques > endoscopy > digestive tract endoscopy > gastrointestinal endoscopy > endoscopic sphincterotomy
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal welfare > laboratory animal procedures > diagnostic techniques > endoscopy > digestive tract endoscopy > gastrointestinal endoscopy > endoscopic sphincterotomy
Economics, Trade, Law, Business, Industry > animal welfare > laboratory animal procedures > diagnostic techniques > endoscopy > digestive tract endoscopy > gastrointestinal endoscopy > endoscopic sphincterotomy
Preferred Term:

endoscopic sphincterotomy

Definition:
Incision of Oddi's sphincter or Vater's ampulla performed by inserting a sphincterotome through an endoscope (duodenoscope) often following retrograde cholangiography (cholangiopancreatography, endoscopic retrograde). Endoscopic treatment by sphincterotomy is the preferred method of treatment for patients with retained or recurrent bile duct stones post-cholecystectomy, and for poor-surgical-risk patients that have the gallbladder still present.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
gastrointestinal endoscopy
Entry Terms:
  • endoscopic papillotomy
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/185496
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RDF/XMLCreated 2012-04-24, last modified 2012-11-30