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Sphincterotomy
For Sphincterotomy we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Emergency Health Care, Health and Multiple Sclerosis.
Sphincterotomy (Emergency Health Care) 
A procedure to open the muscle sphincter - a ring of muscle around a natural opening that acts like a valve - wide enough so stones can pass into the intestine.
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Sphincterotomy (Health)
A procedure to open the muscle sphincter - a ring of muscle around a natural opening that acts like a valve - wide enough so stones can pass into the intestine.
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Sphincterotomy (Multiple Sclerosis)
A surgical enlargement of the urinary sphincter in a male whose spasticity is so severe that he cannot empty his bladder. Once the surgery is performed, the man loses urinary control and must wear an external, condom catheter to collect the urine. This procedure is seldom required in MS. It is performed only on males because urinary drainage problems in females might lead to skin breakdown.
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