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The ileocecal (ileocolonic) sphincter.

E M Quigley, S F Phillips

    Zeitschrift Fur Gastroenterologie
    |February 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    The ileocolonic sphincter, a muscular region between the small and large intestines, controls chyme flow. Its function is vital for preventing bacterial overgrowth and improving outcomes after small bowel surgery.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Physiology
    • Anatomy

    Background:

    • The ileocolonic junction, the connection between the small and large intestines, possesses characteristics of a gastrointestinal sphincter.
    • This region shows significant circular muscle thickening and distinct physiological responses compared to adjacent ileum and colon.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the factors maintaining tone in the ileocolonic sphincter.
    • To clarify the function of the ileocolonic sphincter in vivo.
    • To understand its role in post-operative recovery and bacterial flora management.

    Main Methods:

    • Physiological studies examining tonic pressure and responses to distension, nerve stimulation, and pharmacological agents.
    • In vivo observations in animals and humans.

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  • Clinical and experimental studies on small bowel resection outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • The ileocolonic sphincter generates tonic pressure and responds differently to stimuli than surrounding bowel segments.
    • It plays a role in storing chyme in the distal small bowel and facilitating its periodic expulsion into the colon.
    • An intact sphincter appears to enhance survival and reduce complications after extensive small bowel resection by preventing bacterial reflux.

    Conclusions:

    • The ileocolonic sphincter is a crucial functional entity regulating intestinal contents.
    • Its integrity is important for preventing small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and improving surgical outcomes.
    • Sphincter response to colonic distension is influenced by pressure magnitude rather than anatomical variations.