Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction (SOD) refers to the abnormal physiological function of sphincter of Oddi, which causes a series of syndromes in biliary tract, pancreas and liver. At present, the related research of SOD is becoming a hot spot, but its pathogenesis is not clear. This article will review the domestic and international literatures on SOD, review the advantages and disadvantages of experimental animals such as rabbits, dogs and guinea pigs, and analyze the characteristics of drugs and surgical modeling, so as to provide references for future related model establishment.