title: The use of glucagon in operative cholangiography.
abstract: We have found intravenously administered glucagon to be useful in relaxing the sphincter of Oddi during operative cholangiography. It is readily available, has few potential side-effects, is easily administered intraoperatively and has been promptly and reliably effective.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D014670:Ampulla of Vater / Q000502:physiology*; D001662:Biliary Tract Surgical Procedures; D002758:Cholangiography / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005934:Glucagon / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006801:Humans; D009119:Muscle Contraction / Q000187:drug effects*; D009126:Muscle Relaxation / Q000187:drug effects*; D009803:Sphincter of Oddi / Q000502:physiology*
chemical_list: D005934:Glucagon