ampulla of Vater

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Related to Hepatopancreatic ampulla: ileocecal valve, major duodenal papilla, minor duodenal papilla, accessory pancreatic duct

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ampulla of Vater

n ampolla de Vater

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As clots travel through the hepatopancreatic ampulla, patients may preferentially complain of discomfort at the level of the right hypochondrium, extending to the epigastrum [8, 10].

Hemobilia: Perspective and Role of the Advanced Endoscopist

The pancreatic duct (of Wirsung) extends through the length of the gland and empties into the duodenum at the hepatopancreatic ampulla (of Vater) through which the common bile duct from the liver and gallbladder also enters the duodenum.

Histology of digestive system (oral cavity, associated structure liver, gallbladder and pancreas)

The lower branch joins with the common bile duct from the liver and gallbladder to form the hepatopancreatic ampulla, which empties into the duodenum.