Tubeless hypotonic examination of the afferent loop of the Billroth II stomach.
In 39 out of 50 consecutive radiologic examinations in 48 pateints with a Billroth II gastroenterostomy, excellent hypotonic images of the afferent loop were obtained after an intravenous injection of 1-2 mg of glucagon. In six examinations the results could be classified as satisfactory; in five as unsatisfactory.
D004386:Duodenum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005763:Gastroenterostomy; D005934:Glucagon; D006801:Humans; D007038:Hypotonic Solutions; D011859:Radiography; D013270:Stomach / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery
D007038:Hypotonic Solutions; D005934:Glucagon