Hypotonic examination of the colon with glucagon.
The authors report their experience with glucagon in the barium enema examination. Two milligrams of glucagon given intramuscularly was found to be safe and effective in overcoming functional spasm, permitting more detailed evaluation of organic narrowing. The relatively infrequent side effects and few contraindications seen with glucagon make it the drug of choice when reduction in intestinal tone is indicated.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004733:Enema; D005260:Female; D005769:Gastrointestinal Motility / Q000187:drug effects; D005934:Glucagon / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007038:Hypotonic Solutions; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013035:Spasm / Q000517:prevention & control*
D007038:Hypotonic Solutions; D001466:Barium Sulfate; D005934:Glucagon