The use of glucagon in operative cholangiography.
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.
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*
D005934:Glucagon