New trial data show the artificial urinary sphincter significantly improves continence and quality of life with acceptable ...

The sphincter of Oddi is a muscular valve in the digestive tract that opens and closes. It allows digestive juices, bile, and pancreatic juice to flow properly through the ducts from the liver and ...

New research has uncovered a possible cause of occasional urinary leaks in men fitted with an artificial urethral sphincter, suggesting that simple behavioural changes can avoid compromise of the ...

The esophageal sphincters are bands of muscles at the top and bottom of the esophagus — the muscular tube that passes food and drink from the mouth to the stomach. Esophageal sphincters open and close ...

Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease who have a partial response to proton-pump inhibitors often seek alternative therapy. We evaluated the safety and effectiveness of a new magnetic device ...

Panel A shows the microscopic myoarchitecture of the circular and longitudinal muscle layers of the lower esophageal sphincter and stomach. The circular muscle fibers of the esophagus cross each other ...

The stomach contains something called the pylorus, which connects the stomach to the duodenum. The duodenum is the first section of the small intestine. Together, the pylorus and duodenum play an ...

The sphincter of Oddi is a muscular valve that plays a vital role in digestion. It controls the flow of bile and pancreatic juice. It opens and closes to let the juices flow from the liver and ...

Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction is a condition affecting the digestive system. It can cause considerable discomfort in the abdomen. Lifestyle changes and medication can help manage symptoms. This ...