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Surgical Anatomy

Surgical Anatomy Abstract What are the valves of Heister? The spiral folds of mucous membrane in the wall of the cystic duct; their function is believed to be one of preventing sudden distention of the cystic duct when the pressure in the gallbladder or cystic duct rises. References 1. Blackbourne LH, Fleischer KJ. Advanced Surgical Recall . Baltimore, Md: Williams & Wilkins; 1997: 469. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Surgery American Medical Association

Surgical Anatomy

Archives of Surgery , Volume 132 (11) – Nov 1, 1997

Surgical Anatomy

Abstract

Abstract What are the valves of Heister? The spiral folds of mucous membrane in the wall of the cystic duct; their function is believed to be one of preventing sudden distention of the cystic duct when the pressure in the gallbladder or cystic duct rises. References 1. Blackbourne LH, Fleischer KJ. Advanced Surgical Recall . Baltimore, Md: Williams & Wilkins; 1997: 469.
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American Medical Association
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Copyright © 1997 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
ISSN
0004-0010
eISSN
1538-3644
DOI
10.1001/archsurg.1997.01430350026004
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Abstract

Abstract What are the valves of Heister? The spiral folds of mucous membrane in the wall of the cystic duct; their function is believed to be one of preventing sudden distention of the cystic duct when the pressure in the gallbladder or cystic duct rises. References 1. Blackbourne LH, Fleischer KJ. Advanced Surgical Recall . Baltimore, Md: Williams & Wilkins; 1997: 469.

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Archives of SurgeryAmerican Medical Association

Published: Nov 1, 1997

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