Sphincterotomy Definition

Sphincterotomy Sentence Examples

• It has been well established that nitric oxide donors such as glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) can induce a reversible chemical sphincterotomy.

• Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography and sphincterotomy may be necessary in the case of gallstone pancreatitis, even in the acute phase of the illness.

• About 1% of patients develop pancreatitis and 5% of those who undergo a sphincterotomy develop late papillary stenosis.