Diseases of the Duodenum

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Diseases of the Duodenum: The stomach delivers its contents into the small intestine, which is about 24 feet in length. The first portion of the intestinal tract, the duodenum, is routinely evaluated during upper endoscopy. It is also the site where the hepatobiliary tract and pancreas deliver their contents to assist in the digestion of food.

Biliary Sphincterotomy
On occasion, it is necessary to make a cut in the duodenal papilla and through the muscles enveloping the ducts. This technique is called a sphincterotomy, and it enlarges the opening of the duct to allow removal of stones from the bile duct.

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