J Med Assoc Thai 1997; 80 (11):720

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Sphincter of Oddi Manometry in Various Biliary Disease: A Report in 20 Thai Patients
Ovartlarnporn B Mail, Osatakul N

This is the first report of sphincter of Oddi manometry study in 20 Thai patients with
various biliary diseases. The yield of abnormal SOM in 3 of 17 in our study was low and was comparable
to other reports. The successful rate of 85 per cent and complication rate were acceptable.
Careful clinical assessment is mandatory before SOM study in order to gain the best benefit and
minimize the risk of SOM.

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