Journal article
The effect of glucagon on esophageal peristalsis and clearance
Abstract
The effect of 0.5 mg intravenous glucagon on esophageal peristalsis and transit of water and barium was studied in nine healthy subjects by concurrent videofluoroscopy and manometry.Glucagon lowered manometric peristaltic amplitude in both mid- and distal esophagus. This reached significance (p=0.0075) in the distal 3 cm of the esophagus 2 min after the injection. The efficiency of esophageal stripping was also reduced (increased proximal …
Authors
Anvari M; Richards D; Dent J; Waterfall WE; Stevenson GW
Journal
Gastrointestinal Radiology, Vol. 14, No. 1, pp. 100–102
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
12 1989
DOI
10.1007/bf01889168
ISSN
0364-2356