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I'm having ruq pain after gallbladder removal. i'm scheduled for exploratory surgery next week. will this show a sphincter of oddi dysfunction?
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I do not think so.: In present time , GI work up is less invasive . Considering your age Expl Surgery is not standard of care for sphinctre dysfunction , which is rare and can create more problems in future .
Answered 9/16/2014
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