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What Is A Sphincterotomy

Premium Questions

Dr. Klerida Shehu MD

What are the indications to perform a sphincterotomy (Oddi) after gall bladder surgery? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Klerida Shehu ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. Poorna Chandra K.S MD

Spasms after Sphincterotomy : ========================= Hi, I had a sphincterotomy today to treat a ... shortly after a sphincterotomy (i.e. could this be a short-term... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Poorna Chandra K.S ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. Klerida Shehu MD

ercp with balloon dilatation and sphincterotomy to 8mm 2 wks ago. Pain is almost nil now if i sustain a ... not a drinker or user of drugs. Im a 55 y/o male. My major concern is... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Klerida Shehu ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. T Chandrakant MD

Hi, My father had a biliary sphincterotomy and balloon extraction 10/16/2023. He has been ... there isnt much anyone can do. His quality of life is terrible. He is 74 yrs old and a... View answer

Answered by : Dr. T Chandrakant ( General Surgeon)
Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari MD

Two months after operation (Fissurectomy & Sphincterotomy) for fissure still pain persists after stool passes. Regularly applying Lignocaine Gel & DILTIAZEM 2% Organogel. Can I use Anovate to get ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari ( General Surgeon)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr.       Dorina Gurabardhi MD

injection in the sphincter muscle. It had no effect. I have been advised that a sphincterotomy or an anal advancement flap are my two next options. I am leaning toward the sphincterotomy. Do you have... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Shanti Vennam MD

I had a fissurectomy with a sphincterotomy this morning. Now I seem to have a small hemorrhoid. Is it normal to get a hemorrhoid after surgery? Taking percocets but that doesn t... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shanti Vennam ( OBGYN)
Dr.  Pragnesh Vachharajani MD

have told me that I should go for the Lateral Sphincterotomy Surgery and Anal Dialation. I would like to know what actually is done in the procedure and if it is painful or not. Thank you. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Pragnesh Vachharajani ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.   Parth Goswami MD

Partial left sphincterotomy 10 days ago. Pain has been the same every day after...a couple of days ... movement. Is this normal. What should my recovery timeframe be? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Parth Goswami ( Pathologist and Microbiologist)
Dr. Vibin K V MD

sphincterotomy and stent placement. That was almost 2 weeks ago and he continues to have a 4-5 pain level. His enzymes are normal. He is being treated with oxycontin and oxycodone. What could... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vibin K V ( Pediatrician)