Sphincter of Oddi manometry in various biliary diseases: a report in 20 Thai patients
Ovartlarnporn, B.; Osatakul, N.
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand 80(11): 720-723
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0125-2208 PMID: 9385769 Document Number: 7659
This is the first report of sphincter of Oddi manometry study in 20 Thai patients with various biliary diseases. The yield of abnormal SOM in 3 of 17 in our study was low and was comparable to other reports. The successful rate of 85 per cent and complication rate were acceptable. Careful clinical assessment is mandatory before SOM study in order to gain the best benefit and minimize the risk of SOM.
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